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.
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.
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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