Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE12 · North Tyneside
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 40 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.
Longbenton recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 40, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Longbenton has more Shoplifting (24) and Violence & sexual offences (21). 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 Longbenton — 40 vs 126 incidents. That is 68% 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 Longbenton had more Shoplifting and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 126).