Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 296 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead and North Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 296 and 299 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while North Tyneside has more Criminal damage & arson (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 296 vs 299 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (296 vs 299).