Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 40 incidents compared to 12, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while North Tyneside has more Violence & sexual offences (5) and Shoplifting (2). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 12 vs 40 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 40).