Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE28 · North Tyneside
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 127 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 299 vs 127 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 127 vs 299 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 299).