Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 88 vs 181 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 181 vs 88 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 88 vs 181 incidents. That is 51% 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 Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Public order. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 181).