Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 73 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 73 incidents compared to 6, a 12.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19) and Anti-social behaviour (14), while Stocksfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 6 vs 73 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Stocksfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 73).