Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
859
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 101 vs 859 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 859 incidents compared to 101, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (241), while South Tyneside has more Public order (16). Newcastle Upon Tyne sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 101 vs 859 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 859).