Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 45 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 167 incidents compared to 45, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 45 vs 167 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Blaydon 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 South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 167).