Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE49 · Northumberland
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Haltwhistle has less crime — 10 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 10, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Haltwhistle has more Other crime (2). 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, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 10 vs 45 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Haltwhistle 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 Haltwhistle had more Other crime. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 45).