Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 45 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 45, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (44). Blaydon is below the national average while South Tyneside is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 45 vs 226 incidents. That is 80% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 226).