Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE9 · Gateshead
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 25, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Other crime (3), while Gateshead has more Shoplifting (54). Blaydon is below the national average while Gateshead is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 25 vs 229 incidents. That is 89% 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 Gateshead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 229).