Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE28 · North Tyneside
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 175 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 175 and 197 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (16), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (18). 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 197 incidents. That is 11% 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 Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (175 vs 197).