Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE18 · Northumberland
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stamfordham has less crime — 3 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Stamfordham in April 2026 — 88 incidents compared to 3, a 29.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15) and Violence & sexual offences (15), while Stamfordham has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stamfordham recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 3 vs 88 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Stamfordham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Violence & sexual offences while Stamfordham had more Other theft. Overall, Stamfordham recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 88).