Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 296 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Prudhoe in April 2026 — 296 incidents compared to 80, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). 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 April 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 80 vs 296 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 296).