Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE41 · Northumberland
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 18 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded notably higher crime than Wylam in April 2026 — 40 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Wylam has more Shoplifting (5) and Violence & sexual offences (3). 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, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 18 vs 40 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Wylam 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 Wylam had more Shoplifting and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Wylam recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 40).