Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 45 vs 78 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 78 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Wickham and Dunston has more Burglary (7). 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, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 45 vs 78 incidents. That is 42% 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 Wickham and Dunston had more Burglary. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 78).