Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,066
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 40 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 40, a 26.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Violence & sexual offences (259) and Shoplifting (217). Blaydon is below the national average while Newcastle Upon Tyne is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 40 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 96% 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 1,066).