Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
378
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR8 · County Durham
360
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Peterlee has less crime — 360 vs 378 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead and Peterlee recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 378 and 360 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Public order (27), while Peterlee has more Shoplifting (78). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Peterlee recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 360 vs 378 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Public order while Peterlee had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peterlee recorded fewer total crimes (360 vs 378).