Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE18 · Northumberland
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stamfordham has less crime — 3 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Stamfordham in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 3, a 15.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (20) and Criminal damage & arson (9), while Stamfordham has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stamfordham recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 3 vs 45 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Stamfordham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Stamfordham had more Other theft. Overall, Stamfordham recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 45).