Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 12, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 12 vs 45 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 45).