Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 25, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Other crime (3), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Vehicle crime (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 25 vs 168 incidents. That is 85% 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 168).