Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 226 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Durham recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 359 vs 226 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Durham records significantly more (96 vs 73 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 226 vs 359 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Durham recorded 96 incidents of this type vs 73 in South Tyneside. Overall, South Tyneside had fewer total crimes (226 vs 359).