Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR7 · County Durham
125
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NE8 · Gateshead
378
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 125 vs 378 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Dalton-le-Dale in March 2026 — 378 incidents compared to 125, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dalton-le-Dale sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Gateshead has more Public order (27). 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, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 125 vs 378 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dalton-le-Dale saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Gateshead had more Public order. Overall, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 378).