Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR5 · Sunderland
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 22 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Castletown recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 22, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Castletown has more Shoplifting (32). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 22 vs 144 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Public order while Castletown had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 144).