Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE12 · North Tyneside
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 81 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.
Longbenton recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 126 vs 81 incidents. 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 Longbenton — 81 vs 126 incidents. That is 36% 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 Longbenton's was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.