Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
404
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Peterlee has less crime — 334 vs 404 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Peterlee in April 2026 (404 vs 334 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterlee sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while South Tyneside has more Anti-social behaviour (102). 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, Peterlee recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 334 vs 404 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterlee saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while South Tyneside had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Peterlee recorded fewer total crimes (334 vs 404).