Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE28 · North Tyneside
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 299 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside and Peterlee recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 299 and 334 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (76), while Peterlee has more Shoplifting (67). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 299 vs 334 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Peterlee is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Peterlee had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (299 vs 334).