Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 334 incidents compared to 12, a 27.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Peterlee has more Criminal damage & arson (42). North Tyneside is below the national average while Peterlee is above, making North Tyneside the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 12 vs 334 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Peterlee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 334).