Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 (98 vs 84 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 84 vs 98 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (30 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (25 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.