Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE40 · Gateshead
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE41 · Northumberland
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 18 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 18, a 4.5x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 18 vs 81 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (28 incidents) while Wylam's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.