Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
SR8 · County Durham
360
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 360 incidents in March 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in March 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 25, a 14.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Peterlee has more Violence & sexual offences (119). Blaydon is below the national average while Peterlee is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 25 vs 360 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Public order while Peterlee had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 360).