Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 171 incidents in April 2026.
Newburn recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 171 vs 73 incidents. 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 73 vs 171 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Shoplifting (43 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (19 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.