Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 40 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon and Blaydon recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 45 and 40 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (20) and Criminal damage & arson (9), while Blaydon has more Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 40 vs 45 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Blaydon had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 45).