Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 125 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 199 vs 125 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 125 vs 199 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 199).