Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
98
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE27 · North Tyneside
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 85 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.
Blaydon saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 (98 vs 85 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (18), while North Tyneside has more Burglary (9). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 85 vs 98 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. North Tyneside 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 while North Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 98).