Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 98 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 98, a 4.5x difference. Blaydon is below the national average while Byker is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 98 vs 438 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (30 incidents) while Byker's was Anti-social behaviour (134 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.