Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 472 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 472 incidents compared to 73, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (44), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (12). Gateshead sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 73 vs 472 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 472).