Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
283
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 22 vs 283 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 283 incidents compared to 22, a 12.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (42). Blaydon is below the national average while South Tyneside is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 22 vs 283 incidents. That is 92% 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 South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 283).