Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in February 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 21, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Brunswick has more Other theft (2). 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, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 21 vs 98 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Brunswick had more Other theft. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 98).