Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 98 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 (125 vs 98 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 98 vs 125 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Blaydon 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 (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.