Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 68 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 68, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Burglary (18), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (15). 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 — 68 vs 197 incidents. That is 65% 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 Burglary while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 197).