Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DH9 · County Durham
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 167 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Stanley saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 (229 vs 167 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Burglary (10), while Stanley has more Shoplifting (34). 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 Stanley — 167 vs 229 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Stanley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Burglary while Stanley had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (167 vs 229).