Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE10 · Gateshead
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 81 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 188 vs 81 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Gateshead has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 81 vs 188 incidents. That is 57% 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 Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 188).