Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH3 · County Durham
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
North Lodge has less crime — 47 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 47, a 4.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though South Tyneside records significantly more (65 vs 22 incidents). North Lodge is below the national average while South Tyneside is above, making North Lodge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 47 vs 197 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, North Lodge recorded 22 incidents of this type vs 65 in South Tyneside. Overall, North Lodge had fewer total crimes (47 vs 197).