Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 40 incidents compared to 9, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Shadforth has more Violence & sexual offences (3) and Criminal damage & arson (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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 9 vs 40 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Shadforth 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 Shadforth had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 40).