Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE45 · Northumberland
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Corbridge has less crime — 13 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Corbridge in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 13, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Corbridge has more 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, Corbridge recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 13 vs 45 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Corbridge 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 Corbridge had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Corbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 45).