Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE42 · Northumberland
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Prudhoe recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 45 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Other crime (3), while Prudhoe has more Drugs (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Prudhoe — 25 vs 45 incidents. That is 44% 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 Prudhoe had more Drugs. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 45).