Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside (NE36) recorded the lowest crime rate in South Tyneside, with 73 incidents. At the other end of the scale, South Tyneside (NE33) recorded 404 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. The 6 postcode areas analysed in South Tyneside span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside (NE36) is the safest area in South Tyneside, recording 73 crimes — 66% fewer than the average across the 6 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
South Tyneside (NE33) recorded the most crime in South Tyneside in April 2026, with 404 incidents. Anti-social behaviour was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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