Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 12, a 13.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 12 vs 167 incidents. That is 93% 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 Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 167).