Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 348 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 348 incidents compared to 84, a 4.1x difference. 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 — 84 vs 348 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Gateshead's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (133 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (25 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.