Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 22 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon and Wickham and Dunston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 22 and 23 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other crime (4). 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 Wickham and Dunston — 22 vs 23 incidents. That is 4% 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 Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 23).