Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 101 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 197 vs 101 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (43) and Burglary (18), while South Tyneside has more Public order (16) and Shoplifting (14). 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 — 101 vs 197 incidents. That is 49% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while South Tyneside had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 197).