Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Brunswick has less crime — 37 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon and Brunswick recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 40 and 37 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Brunswick has more Violence & sexual offences (12) and Shoplifting (7). 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, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 37 vs 40 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Brunswick had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 40).