Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE38 · Sunderland
154
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 45 vs 154 incidents in April 2026.
Washington recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 154 incidents compared to 45, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Washington has more Shoplifting (19). 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 Washington — 45 vs 154 incidents. That is 71% 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 Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 154).