Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE27 · North Tyneside
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 123 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 (167 vs 123 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (10). 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 — 123 vs 167 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 167).