Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE8 · Gateshead
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blyth has less crime — 352 vs 472 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead saw somewhat more crime than Blyth in April 2026 (472 vs 352 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (77), while Gateshead has more Criminal damage & arson (44). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 352 vs 472 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (352 vs 472).