Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR7 · County Durham
104
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 104 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Dalton-le-Dale in April 2026 — 226 vs 104 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dalton-le-Dale sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (44). Dalton-le-Dale is below the national average while South Tyneside is above, making Dalton-le-Dale the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 104 vs 226 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Dalton-le-Dale is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dalton-le-Dale saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 226).