Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 149 vs 348 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 348 vs 149 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while South Tyneside has more Public order (10). 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 149 vs 348 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 348).