Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 45 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Prudhoe recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 80 vs 45 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Prudhoe — 45 vs 80 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Blaydon recorded 20 incidents of this type vs 22 in Prudhoe. Overall, Blaydon had fewer total crimes (45 vs 80).