Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE33 · South Tyneside
404
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE22 · Northumberland
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 129 vs 404 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Wansbeck in April 2026 — 404 incidents compared to 129, a 3.1x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though South Tyneside records significantly more (102 vs 37 incidents). 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 404 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, South Tyneside recorded 102 incidents of this type vs 37 in Wansbeck. Overall, Wansbeck had fewer total crimes (129 vs 404).