Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Castletown has less crime — 144 vs 149 incidents in February 2026.
Castletown and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 144 and 149 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while South Tyneside has more Public order (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Castletown recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 144 vs 149 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, Castletown recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 149).