Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
404
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 296 vs 404 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Gateshead in April 2026 (404 vs 296 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, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 296 vs 404 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
In April 2026, Gateshead's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (70 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.