Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
353
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NE10 · Gateshead
160
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Gateshead has less crime — 160 vs 353 incidents in March 2026.
Durham recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in March 2026 — 353 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), 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 Durham — 160 vs 353 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 353).