Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 87 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside and Wansbeck recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 84 and 87 incidents respectively. 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 Wansbeck — 84 vs 87 incidents. That is 3% 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 Wansbeck's was Violence & sexual offences (26 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.