Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE32 · South Tyneside
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 188 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 188 and 197 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 188 vs 197 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 197).