Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR8 · County Durham
277
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 61 vs 277 incidents in February 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 277 incidents compared to 61, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Peterlee has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Blaydon is below the national average while Peterlee is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 61 vs 277 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Peterlee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 277).