Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 181 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 181 vs 73 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Public order (22), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (12). 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 — 73 vs 181 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
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 (73 vs 181).