Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 45 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Burnhope recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 221 incidents compared to 45, a 4.9x difference. Blaydon is below the national average while Burnhope is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 45 vs 221 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (20 incidents) while Burnhope's was Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.