Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 2 vs 25 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in February 2026 — 25 incidents compared to 2, a 12.5x difference. 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, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 2 vs 25 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) while Stocksfield's was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.