Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE22 · Northumberland
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 129 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Wansbeck in April 2026 (167 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Burglary (10), while Wansbeck has more Shoplifting (16). 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, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 129 vs 167 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Burglary while Wansbeck had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 167).