Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brunswick has less crime — 37 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded notably higher crime than Brunswick in April 2026 — 88 vs 37 incidents. 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, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 37 vs 88 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) while Brunswick's was Violence & sexual offences (12 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.