Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE26 · North Tyneside
116
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
404
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 116 vs 404 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 404 incidents compared to 116, a 3.5x difference. 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 — 116 vs 404 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
In April 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Shoplifting (38 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.