Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 73, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (12). 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 — 73 vs 188 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
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 (73 vs 188).