Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE8 · Gateshead
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Brunswick has less crime — 37 vs 472 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in April 2026 — 472 incidents compared to 37, a 12.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), while Gateshead has more Criminal damage & arson (44). Brunswick is below the national average while Gateshead is above, making Brunswick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 37 vs 472 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 472).