Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 88 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 334 incidents compared to 88, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27), while Peterlee has more Criminal damage & arson (42). Blaydon is below the national average while Peterlee is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 88 vs 334 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Peterlee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (88 vs 334).