Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 296 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 296 incidents compared to 6, a 49.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (70) and Anti-social behaviour (59), while Stocksfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1). Gateshead sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stocksfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 6 vs 296 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Stocksfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 296).