Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR6 · Sunderland
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 22 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 37 vs 22 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Sunderland has more Burglary (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 22 vs 37 incidents. That is 41% 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 Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 37).