Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Gateshead has less crime — 132 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Gateshead in February 2026 (175 vs 132 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Other crime (9), while North Tyneside has more Public order (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, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 132 vs 175 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Other crime while North Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 175).