Blaydon vs North Tyneside — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Blaydon

NE40 · Gateshead

81

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Shoplifting13
  • Anti-social behaviour12

North Tyneside

NE30 · North Tyneside

198

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting51
  • Anti-social behaviour49
  • Violence & sexual offences41

Blaydon has less crime — 81 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Blaydon or North Tyneside safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Blaydon and North Tyneside?

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.

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