Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 198 vs 296 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 (296 vs 198 incidents). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 198 vs 296 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
In April 2026, Gateshead's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (70 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (51 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.