Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
283
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 283 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 283 incidents compared to 84, a 3.4x 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 84 vs 283 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Shoplifting (25 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (110 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.