Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH4 · Sunderland
86
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 22 vs 86 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 86 incidents compared to 22, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Shoplifting (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 22 vs 86 incidents. That is 74% 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 Houghton-le-Spring had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 86).