Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 81 vs 659 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 659 incidents compared to 81, a 8.1x difference. Blaydon is below the national average while Byker is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 81 vs 659 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (28 incidents) while Byker's was Shoplifting (185 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.