Gateshead vs North Tyneside — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Gateshead

NE10 · Gateshead

188

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour44
  • Criminal damage & arson20

North Tyneside

NE28 · North Tyneside

299

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences91
  • Anti-social behaviour76
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Gateshead has less crime — 188 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in April 2026 — 299 vs 188 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though North Tyneside records significantly more (91 vs 54 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gateshead or North Tyneside safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 188 vs 299 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Gateshead and North Tyneside?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Gateshead recorded 54 incidents of this type vs 91 in North Tyneside. Overall, Gateshead had fewer total crimes (188 vs 299).

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