North Tyneside vs Shadforth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

North Tyneside

NE29 · North Tyneside

314

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Anti-social behaviour68
  • Shoplifting46

Shadforth

DH6 · County Durham

6

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other crime1
  • Vehicle crime1

Shadforth has less crime — 6 vs 314 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in February 2026 — 314 incidents compared to 6, a 52.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (68) and Shoplifting (46), while Shadforth has more Other crime (1) and Vehicle crime (1). North Tyneside sits above the national average for recorded crime while Shadforth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Tyneside or Shadforth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 6 vs 314 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between North Tyneside and Shadforth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Shadforth had more Other crime and Vehicle crime. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 314).

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