Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE28 · North Tyneside
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 175 vs 188 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 175 and 188 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (16), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (20). 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 South Tyneside — 175 vs 188 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Public order while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (175 vs 188).