Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 125 vs 348 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 348 incidents compared to 125, a 2.8x difference. 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 125 vs 348 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
In February 2026, Gateshead's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (133 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.