Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH2 · County Durham
161
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 40 vs 161 incidents in April 2026.
Chester-le-Street recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 40, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Chester-le-Street has more Violence & sexual offences (49) and Criminal damage & arson (29). 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 Chester-le-Street — 40 vs 161 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Blaydon 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 Chester-le-Street had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 161).