Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brunswick has less crime — 37 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon saw somewhat more crime than Brunswick in April 2026 (45 vs 37 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Brunswick has more Shoplifting (7). 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, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 37 vs 45 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Brunswick had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 45).