Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 68 vs 84 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 (84 vs 68 incidents). 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 68 vs 84 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. South 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 (27 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.