Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
160
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
SR8 · County Durham
360
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 160 vs 360 incidents in March 2026.
Peterlee recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in March 2026 — 360 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Peterlee has more Shoplifting (78). 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 Peterlee — 160 vs 360 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Peterlee is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Peterlee had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 360).