Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 181 vs 296 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle Upon Tyne in April 2026 — 296 vs 181 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 181 vs 296 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Public order. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 296).