Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,066
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 296 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Gateshead in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 296, a 3.6x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newcastle Upon Tyne records significantly more (259 vs 70 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 296 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Gateshead recorded 70 incidents of this type vs 259 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Overall, Gateshead had fewer total crimes (296 vs 1,066).