Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE10 · Gateshead
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Gateshead has less crime — 188 vs 352 incidents in April 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in April 2026 — 352 vs 188 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (77), while Gateshead has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 188 vs 352 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 352).