Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 25, a 5.3x difference. 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 Gateshead — 25 vs 132 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Blaydon's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) while Gateshead's was Violence & sexual offences (56 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.