Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
61
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 2 vs 61 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in February 2026 — 61 incidents compared to 2, a 30.5x difference. 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.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 2 vs 61 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Stocksfield 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 1 in Stocksfield. Overall, Stocksfield had fewer total crimes (2 vs 61).