Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 127 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 (188 vs 127 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (22). 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 127 vs 188 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes.
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, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 188).