Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE44 · Northumberland
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Broomhaugh and Riding has less crime — 2 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Broomhaugh and Riding in April 2026 — 40 incidents compared to 2, a 20.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Public order (3), while Broomhaugh and Riding has more Violence & sexual offences (2). 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, Broomhaugh and Riding recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 2 vs 40 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Broomhaugh and Riding 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 and Public order while Broomhaugh and Riding had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Broomhaugh and Riding recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 40).