Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 25, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Other crime (3), while Byker has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 25 vs 129 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Other crime while Byker had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 129).