Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 40 vs 78 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 78 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Wickham and Dunston has more Violence & sexual offences (26) and Burglary (7). 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, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 40 vs 78 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Blaydon 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 Wickham and Dunston had more Violence & sexual offences and Burglary. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 78).