Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE29 · North Tyneside
314
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SR8 · County Durham
277
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Peterlee has less crime — 277 vs 314 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside and Peterlee recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 314 and 277 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46), while Peterlee has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Peterlee recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 277 vs 314 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Peterlee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Peterlee recorded fewer total crimes (277 vs 314).