Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
127
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 88 vs 127 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 (127 vs 88 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 88 vs 127 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (36 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.