Crime in Gateshead — 2026 Statistics

Police data for Gateshead shows 1,316 crimes recorded across 9 areas in April 2026. Below is the full list of postcode areas — click any to see a breakdown.

Crime by area in Gateshead

Area Postcode Total crimes
Gateshead — 3 areas
Bridges NE8 472
Chowdene NE9 296
Bridges NE10 186
Blaydon — 4 areas
Blaydon NE21 88
Blaydon NE40 81
County Durham NE17 45
County Durham NE39 41
Other areas in Gateshead
Dunston and Teams NE11 79
County Durham NE16 28

All Gateshead postcode areas

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