Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH3 · County Durham
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 47 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon recorded notably higher crime than North Lodge in February 2026 — 98 vs 47 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while North Lodge has more Burglary (4). 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, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 47 vs 98 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. North Lodge 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 North Lodge had more Burglary. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 98).