Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
290
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 188 vs 290 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in April 2026 — 290 vs 188 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (42). 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 South Tyneside — 188 vs 290 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (188 vs 290).