Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newburn has less crime — 117 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead and Newburn recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 132 and 117 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while Newburn has more Shoplifting (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 117 vs 132 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Other crime while Newburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (117 vs 132).