Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 296 vs 472 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in April 2026 — 472 vs 296 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (44), while Gateshead has more Shoplifting (48). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 296 vs 472 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Gateshead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (296 vs 472).