Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 168 vs 348 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle Upon Tyne in February 2026 — 348 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Vehicle crime (18). 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, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 168 vs 348 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 348).