Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 6, a 13.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (28) and Shoplifting (13), while Stocksfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 6 vs 81 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Stocksfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 81).