Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
290
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 290 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Peterlee saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 (334 vs 290 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterlee sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while South Tyneside has more Anti-social behaviour (53). 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 290 vs 334 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Peterlee 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (290 vs 334).