Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 45 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Hetton recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 81 vs 45 incidents. 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, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 45 vs 81 incidents. That is 44% 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 Hetton's was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.