Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
290
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 198 vs 290 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 (290 vs 198 incidents). 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 290 incidents. That is 32% 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 (84 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.