Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blaydon has less crime — 98 vs 108 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon and Longbenton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 98 and 108 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Longbenton — 98 vs 108 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Blaydon recorded 30 incidents of this type vs 39 in Longbenton. Total crime levels were broadly similar.