Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston (NE16) recorded the lowest crime rate in Gateshead, with 28 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Gateshead (NE8) recorded 472 crimes in the same period — more than 16x the crime count of the safest area. The 9 postcode areas analysed in Gateshead span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston (NE16) is the safest area in Gateshead, recording 28 crimes — 81% fewer than the average across the 9 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Gateshead (NE8) recorded the most crime in Gateshead in April 2026, with 472 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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