Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 81 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 198 vs 81 incidents. Blaydon is below the national average while North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside — 81 vs 198 incidents. That is 59% 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 North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (51 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.