Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE38 · Sunderland
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Washington recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 25, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Other crime (3), while Washington has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 25 vs 125 incidents. That is 80% 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 Washington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 125).