Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE33 · South Tyneside
283
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 101 vs 283 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 283 incidents compared to 101, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (54), while South Tyneside has more Public order (16). South Tyneside sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 101 vs 283 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 283).