Gateshead
Covering wards: Ryton, Crookhill and Stella, Crawcrook and Greenside, Blaydon
Thinking about moving to Blaydon NE40? Police recorded 61 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Blaydon NE40 recorded 61 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 17 incidents. This is below the national average, making it relatively safe compared to similar areas. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Blaydon NE40 were: Violence & sexual offences (17), Anti-social behaviour (11), and Shoplifting (9). These accounted for 61% of all recorded crime in the area.
Blaydon NE40 is below the national average for total recorded crime. This suggests the area has lower crime levels than most comparable neighbourhoods across the UK.
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