Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Gateshead has less crime — 132 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Gateshead in February 2026 (168 vs 132 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Vehicle crime (18). 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 132 vs 168 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Other crime while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 168).