Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE28 · North Tyneside
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 73, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (12). North Tyneside sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 73 vs 299 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
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 (73 vs 299).