Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 40 vs 41 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon and Esh recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 40 and 41 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Esh has more Violence & sexual offences (19) and Shoplifting (6). 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 Esh — 40 vs 41 incidents. That is 2% 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 Esh had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 41).