Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 127 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 198 vs 127 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 127 vs 198 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. North 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 (36 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.