Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE30 · North Tyneside
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 125 vs 188 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 188 vs 125 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 125 vs 188 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes.
In February 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Shoplifting (30 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (64 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.