Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 6 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in February 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 6, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13) and Other crime (3), while Shadforth has more Criminal damage & arson (1) and Vehicle crime (1). 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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 6 vs 25 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Shadforth had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 25).