Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 348 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in February 2026 — 348 incidents compared to 21, a 16.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Gateshead has more Shoplifting (24). Brunswick is below the national average while Gateshead is above, making Brunswick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 21 vs 348 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Other theft while Gateshead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 348).