Gateshead
Covering wards: Saltwell, Low Fell, Windy Nook and Whitehills, Chowdene, Lamesley, High Fell, Deckham, Washington West
Thinking about moving to Gateshead NE9? Police recorded 229 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Gateshead NE9 recorded 229 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 63 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Gateshead NE9 were: Violence & sexual offences (63), Shoplifting (54), and Anti-social behaviour (36). These accounted for 67% of all recorded crime in the area.
Gateshead NE9 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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