Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 6 vs 101 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in February 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 6, a 16.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while South Tyneside has more Public order (16) and Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 6 vs 101 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Other crime and Vehicle crime while South Tyneside had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 101).