New figures from Northumbria Police show that 120 crimes were reported in Central Gateshead and the Quayside during January 2026. The data, released on 28 February 2026, highlights that anti-social behaviour was the most common issue for residents in this Tyne and Wear community, accounting for 50 of the total reports.
Of the 120 recorded incidents, street-level disorder and anti-social behaviour made up nearly 42 per cent of all activity for the month. The second highest category of crime reported in the neighbourhood was violence and sexual offences, with 30 cases logged by the local neighbourhood policing team. These figures provide the first detailed look at crime trends for the new year, helping local people see which issues are most frequent on their streets.
To help address these concerns, the Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner has pledged to focus on a mission for safer streets and stronger communities. This plan includes a significant boost to the number of staff patrolling local areas, with 95 new police officers and 27 police community support officers expected to be added by the end of the 2025-2026 financial year. More details on these staffing plans can be found in the latest neighbourhood policing grant allocations.
These January reports follow steps taken by Gateshead Council in late 2025 to improve standards across the town centre. The local authority introduced an updated policy for dealing with anti-social behaviour and hate incidents, alongside a new Good Neighbour Policy. This initiative was designed to give residents clearer information on community standards and improve how the council communicates with those reporting problems in their area.
Local residents and business owners are encouraged to use the updated crime data to identify hotspots and raise concerns with their neighbourhood officers. By monitoring these trends, the Community Safety Partnership can better decide where to send patrols and how to use local rules to keep the town centre safe and orderly for everyone who lives and works there.
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