Cramlington vs Gateshead Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Cramlington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Gateshead Central Northumbria Police

      Cramlington vs Gateshead Central Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Cramlington
      Northumbria Police
      4,154 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Gateshead Central
      Northumbria Police
      5,363 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cramlington
      B Gateshead Central
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,154
      5,363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,071
      6,069
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cramlington
      B Gateshead Central
      Violent Crime
      1,360 ↑0%
      1,759 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,046 ↑12%
      857 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      191 ↓23%
      391 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↓23%
      263 ↓9%
      Burglary
      88 ↓37%
      202 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      377 ↑12%
      441 ↓2%
      Drugs
      82 ↑46%
      193 ↑2%
      Public Order
      335 ↑6%
      484 ↑0%
      Robbery
      7 ↓42%
      88 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      353 ↓5%
      386 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑8%
      48 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑22%
      35 ↓36%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑26%
      60 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      135 ↑39%
      156 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gateshead Central is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cramlington safer than Gateshead Central?

      Cramlington has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,154 crimes in the last 12 months. Gateshead Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,363 crimes. Gateshead Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cramlington vs Gateshead Central?

      Cramlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gateshead Central shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cramlington and Gateshead Central?

      In Cramlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,360 incidents). In Gateshead Central, it is Violent Crime (1,759 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cramlington and Gateshead Central?

      Cramlington recorded 1,046 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gateshead Central recorded 857. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Cramlington vs Gateshead Central?

      Violent crime in Cramlington totalled 1,360 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,759 in Gateshead Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cramlington and Gateshead Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cramlington recorded 4,071 crimes (now 4,154, a change of +2%). Gateshead Central recorded 6,069 crimes previously (now 5,363, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cramlington and Gateshead Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Cramlington has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Gateshead Central has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cramlington and Gateshead Central?

      Cramlington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Gateshead Central is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Cramlington and Gateshead Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Cramlington or Gateshead Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cramlington and Gateshead Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.