Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE27 · North Tyneside
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 123 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 188 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (37). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 123 vs 188 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 188).