Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 18 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 18, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (30) and Shoplifting (13), while North Tyneside has more Other crime (6) and Burglary (2). 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 Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 18 vs 98 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Other crime and Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 98).