Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
859
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 348 vs 859 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in February 2026 — 859 vs 348 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newcastle Upon Tyne records significantly more (254 vs 133 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 348 vs 859 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Gateshead recorded 133 incidents of this type vs 254 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Overall, Gateshead had fewer total crimes (348 vs 859).