Safety in Gateshead

Gateshead in North East scores 64/100 (good) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo)

18,745

Rate per 1,000

95.7

1-year trend

-4.5%

3-year trend

-21.6%

5-year trend

-26.1%

Most common

Violence and sexual offences

Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs)

193

Per 1,000 residents

1.0

Data last updated: 15 August 2026