Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE28 · North Tyneside
176
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 68 vs 176 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 176 incidents compared to 68, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (16), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (15). 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 68 vs 176 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Public order while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 176).