Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE28 · North Tyneside
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
283
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 175 vs 283 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 283 vs 175 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (16), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (42). 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 283 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
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 283).