Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE28 · North Tyneside
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SR8 · County Durham
277
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 176 vs 277 incidents in February 2026.
Peterlee recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 277 vs 176 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Peterlee has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 176 vs 277 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Peterlee is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Public order while Peterlee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (176 vs 277).