Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
221
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 132 vs 221 incidents in February 2026.
Newburn recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in February 2026 — 221 vs 132 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while Newburn has more Shoplifting (24). 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, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 132 vs 221 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Newburn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Other crime while Newburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 221).