Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 167 vs 181 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 181 and 167 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Public order (22), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (10). 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 167 vs 181 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Public order while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (167 vs 181).