Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
859
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 149 vs 859 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 859 incidents compared to 149, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Shoplifting (115), while South Tyneside has more Public order (10). 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 149 vs 859 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 859).