Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE42 · Northumberland
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 45 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Prudhoe in February 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 45, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54), while Prudhoe has more Drugs (3). Gateshead sits above the national average for recorded crime while Prudhoe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 45 vs 229 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Drugs. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 229).