Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
416
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
404
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 404 vs 416 incidents in April 2026.
Newburn and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 416 and 404 incidents respectively. 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 Newburn — 404 vs 416 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Newburn is above the national average.
In April 2026, Newburn's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (84 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.