Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE27 · North Tyneside
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 123 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 123, a 2.9x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 123 vs 359 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
In April 2026, Durham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (96 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (37 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.