Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
378
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
75
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 75 vs 378 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in March 2026 — 378 incidents compared to 75, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Public order (27), while North Lodge has more Shoplifting (10). Gateshead sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lodge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 75 vs 378 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Public order while North Lodge had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (75 vs 378).