Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 98 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead saw somewhat more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 (132 vs 98 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Gateshead has more Other crime (9). 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 Gateshead — 98 vs 132 incidents. That is 26% 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 Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Other crime. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 132).