Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE45 · Northumberland
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Corbridge has less crime — 8 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Corbridge in February 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 8, a 12.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Corbridge has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Corbridge recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 8 vs 98 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Corbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Corbridge had more Other crime. Overall, Corbridge recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 98).