Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 12, a 7.3x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 12 vs 88 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (5 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.