Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 127 vs 181 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 (181 vs 127 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Public order (22), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (22). 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 — 127 vs 181 incidents. That is 30% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 181).