Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 61 vs 84 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 (84 vs 61 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 61 vs 84 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (17 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (25 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.