Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SR7 · County Durham
104
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 40 vs 104 incidents in April 2026.
Dalton-le-Dale recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 104 incidents compared to 40, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Dalton-le-Dale has more Violence & sexual offences (42) and Criminal damage & arson (12). 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, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Dalton-le-Dale — 40 vs 104 incidents. That is 62% 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 Dalton-le-Dale had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 104).