South Tyneside Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, South Tyneside’s per-capita crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 100% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, illustrating an exceptionally low risk of encountering crime in daily life. The sole category recorded was violent crimes, which accounted for 100% of the total reported incidents — a figure that remains 100% below the UK average for this category of 2.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends suggests that the area’s crime profile is shaped by factors such as low population density, limited retail or nightlife hubs, or a strong community presence that may deter criminal activity. Seasonal context aligns with the winter month’s typically low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, which may contribute to the reduced likelihood of crimes occurring in public spaces. The absence of property crimes or theft in the breakdown further reinforces the notion that violent offences are the only category requiring attention, though the extremely low rate suggests that even these incidents are rare. The area’s characteristics, including a mix of coastal and suburban landscapes, may play a role in maintaining this low crime environment, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections. For residents, the figures translate to a daily risk of encountering crime that is effectively zero, a position that is consistent with the area’s historical performance and highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives in maintaining safety.

February 2026 saw a 97.0% decline in violent crimes, dropping from 134 incidents in the previous month to 4 recorded this month. This steep reduction in violent offences places South Tyneside’s rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents 100% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000 for this category. The absence of property crimes or theft in the breakdown contrasts sharply with the UK-wide distribution, where such offences typically make up a significant share of reported incidents. For residents, the daily crime count of 0 per day offers a tangible sense of security, though this figure reflects a localised snapshot and does not account for unreported incidents. The month-on-month shift in crime mix from predominantly violent to no recorded incidents highlights the fluctuating nature of local crime patterns, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity in winter.

South Tyneside’s February 2026 crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 99.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sharp decline in reported incidents. Daily crime context shows an average of 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in the area. When scaled to the local population of 151,393, this translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 in 37,848 residents encountering a reported crime — a statistic that positions South Tyneside as one of the safest areas in the UK. This stark contrast to the previous month highlights the volatility of crime trends, though the current month’s figures are consistent with the area’s historically low rates. The absence of property crimes or theft in the breakdown further reinforces the focus on violent offences as the sole category recorded, which remains 100% below the UK average for that type. The population-scaled perspective suggests that residents face an exceptionally low risk of encountering crime in their daily lives, a factor that may contribute to the area’s overall sense of safety.