Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH2 · County Durham
155
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 61 vs 155 incidents in February 2026.
Chester-le-Street recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 155 incidents compared to 61, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Chester-le-Street has more Criminal damage & arson (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 61 vs 155 incidents. That is 61% 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 Shoplifting while Chester-le-Street had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 155).