Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 87 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded notably higher crime than Wansbeck in February 2026 — 132 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while Wansbeck has more Shoplifting (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 87 vs 132 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Wansbeck is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Other crime while Wansbeck had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 132).