Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
22
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blaydon has less crime — 22 vs 348 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in February 2026 — 348 incidents compared to 22, a 15.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Gateshead has more Shoplifting (24). 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 — 22 vs 348 incidents. That is 94% 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 Public order while Gateshead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 348).