Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE45 · Northumberland
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Corbridge has less crime — 13 vs 296 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Corbridge in April 2026 — 296 incidents compared to 13, a 22.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corbridge sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Gateshead has more Shoplifting (48). Corbridge is below the national average while Gateshead is above, making Corbridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Corbridge recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 13 vs 296 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Corbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corbridge saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Gateshead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Corbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 296).