Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,066
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 188 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Gateshead in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 188, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Shoplifting (217). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 188 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 1,066).