Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Gateshead has less crime — 132 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in February 2026 — 199 vs 132 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Gateshead has more Other crime (9). 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, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 132 vs 199 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Gateshead had more Other crime. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 199).