Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 25, a 17.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Other crime (3), while Byker has more Shoplifting (86). Blaydon is below the national average while Byker is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 25 vs 438 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Other crime while Byker had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 438).