Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 25, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Other crime (3), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (15). 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 South Tyneside — 25 vs 68 incidents. That is 63% 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 South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 68).