Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE36 · South Tyneside
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 68 vs 87 incidents in February 2026.
Wansbeck saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 (87 vs 68 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Wansbeck — 68 vs 87 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, South Tyneside recorded 27 incidents of this type vs 26 in Wansbeck. Total crime levels were broadly similar.