Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
247
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
75
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 75 vs 247 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in March 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 75, a 3.3x difference. Gateshead sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lodge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 75 vs 247 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Gateshead's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (72 incidents) while North Lodge's was Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.