Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE18 · Northumberland
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stamfordham has less crime — 3 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Stamfordham in April 2026 — 40 incidents compared to 3, a 13.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Stamfordham has more Other theft (1). 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, Stamfordham recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 3 vs 40 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Stamfordham 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 Stamfordham had more Other theft. Overall, Stamfordham recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 40).