Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE17 · Gateshead
25
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Blaydon has less crime — 25 vs 101 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 25, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13) and Other crime (3), while South Tyneside has more Public order (16) and Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 25 vs 101 incidents. That is 75% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while South Tyneside had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 101).