Crap Towns / Gateshead / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Gateshead?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 31 problems in Gateshead were reported on FixMyStreet: 2.7 per 10,000 people, 87% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 7 reports (0.6 per 10,000 people, 82% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 7 | 0.6 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 2 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 4 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 2 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 14 | 1.2 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 5.7 km | 23.2 |
| Wallsend | 7.8 km | 20.7 |
| Jarrow | 7.3 km | 18.7 |
| Boldon Colliery | 7.6 km | 14.8 |
| Hebburn | 5.7 km | 11.2 |
| Gateshead | – | 2.7 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 7.6 km | 2.4 |
| Blaydon | 8.3 km | 2.1 |
| Birtley | 4.6 km | 1.4 |
| Pelton and Ouston | 7.1 km | 1.4 |
| Whickham | 6.5 km | 0.6 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |