Safest Places to Live in Blaydon 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon (NE39) recorded the lowest crime rate in Blaydon, with 41 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Blaydon (NE21) recorded 88 crimes in the same period — 2.1x more than Blaydon. Notably, all 4 postcode areas analysed in Blaydon recorded fewer than 150 crimes — below the national average. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Blaydon NE39
Anti-social behaviour
41
crimes
2
Blaydon NE17
Violence & sexual offences
45
crimes
3
Blaydon NE40
Violence & sexual offences
81
crimes
4
Blaydon NE21
Anti-social behaviour
88
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Blaydon NE21
Anti-social behaviour
88
crimes
2
Blaydon NE40
Violence & sexual offences
81
crimes
3
Blaydon NE17
Violence & sexual offences
45
crimes
4
Blaydon NE39
Anti-social behaviour
41
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Blaydon?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon (NE39) is the safest area in Blaydon, recording 41 crimes — 36% fewer than the average across the 4 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Blaydon?

Blaydon (NE21) recorded the most crime in Blaydon in April 2026, with 88 incidents. Anti-social behaviour was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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