Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
262
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NE10 · Gateshead
160
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Gateshead has less crime — 160 vs 262 incidents in March 2026.
Castletown recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in March 2026 — 262 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Gateshead has more Criminal damage & arson (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 160 vs 262 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Castletown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 262).