Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 61 vs 68 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 61 and 68 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 South Tyneside — 61 vs 68 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Blaydon recorded 17 incidents of this type vs 27 in South Tyneside. Total crime levels were broadly similar.