Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE25 · North Tyneside
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 18 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 18, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Other crime (6) and Burglary (2), while South Tyneside has more Violence & sexual offences (27) and Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 18 vs 68 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Other crime and Burglary while South Tyneside had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 68).