Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 18 vs 348 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 348 incidents compared to 18, a 19.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (133) and Shoplifting (24), while North Tyneside has more Other crime (6) and Burglary (2). Gateshead sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 18 vs 348 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Other crime and Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 348).