Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Castletown has less crime — 144 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Castletown in February 2026 (197 vs 144 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (18). 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 197 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Castletown recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 197).