Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
404
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 81 vs 404 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 404 incidents compared to 81, a 5.0x difference. Blaydon is below the national average while South 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 South Tyneside — 81 vs 404 incidents. That is 80% 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 South Tyneside's was Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.