Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 9, a 14.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (22). 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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 9 vs 127 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 127).