North Tyneside vs South Tyneside — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

North Tyneside

NE25 · North Tyneside

12

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Shoplifting2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

South Tyneside

NE33 · South Tyneside

404

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour102
  • Violence & sexual offences94
  • Shoplifting82

North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 404 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 404 incidents compared to 12, a 33.7x difference. North Tyneside is below the national average while South Tyneside is above, making North Tyneside the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Tyneside or South Tyneside safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 12 vs 404 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between North Tyneside and South Tyneside?

In April 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (5 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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