Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR7 · County Durham
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 101 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Dalton-le-Dale saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 (122 vs 101 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dalton-le-Dale sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while South Tyneside has more Public order (16). 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Dalton-le-Dale — 101 vs 122 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dalton-le-Dale saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 122).