Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
397
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 132 vs 397 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Gateshead in February 2026 — 397 incidents compared to 132, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Shoplifting (48). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 132 vs 397 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Other crime while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 397).