Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE9 · Gateshead
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blyth has less crime — 199 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead saw somewhat more crime than Blyth in February 2026 (229 vs 199 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Gateshead has more Shoplifting (54). 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 February 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 199 vs 229 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Gateshead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 229).