Updated March 20265 areas
Tyne and Wear Crime Rankings 2026
North Tyneside is the safest area in Tyne and Wear with a crime rate of 81.3 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 92.0 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
North Tyneside
Safest in Tyne and Wear
81.3 per 1k
Newcastle upon Tyne
Highest Crime in Tyne and Wear
103.4 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
5
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
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Tyne and Wear's average crime rate of 92.0 per 1,000 residents is 10.5 above the UK average of 81.5.
Tyne and Wear Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Tyneside | 81.3 | -17.9% |
| 2 | Gateshead | 87.1 | -29.2% |
| 3 | Sunderland | 92.4 | -16.4% |
| 4 | South Tyneside | 95.8 | -17.9% |
| 5 | Newcastle upon Tyne | 103.4 | -19.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Tyne and Wear? expand_more
North Tyneside has the lowest crime rate in Tyne and Wear at 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Tyne and Wear compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Tyne and Wear is 92.0 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Tyne and Wear? expand_more
5 of 5 areas in Tyne and Wear recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology