Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 198 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 198 and 226 incidents respectively. 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 April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 198 vs 226 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
In April 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Shoplifting (51 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (73 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.