Crime Rate in Blaydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaydon

The total recorded crimes in Blaydon, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaydon crime rate of 2.72 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Blaydon, encompassing approximately 22,394 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-68.97% decrease)
Blaydon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tyne Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Blaydon?

To understand the safety of Blaydon, we need to analyze Blaydon crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Blaydon reported a higher crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 1,656 crimes compared to 1,156. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blaydon witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Blaydon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Gateshead average, with 1,567 crimes compared to 1,143. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blaydon witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Blaydon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Blaydon Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Blaydon has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 2.72 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Blaydon crimes were 1,656. The crime rate of Blaydon in 2024 was 73.95 (year) or 6.16 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blaydon were around 1,567 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.97 (year) or 5.83 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Blaydon)CrimesRank (Blaydon)CrimesRank (Blaydon)
Bridges71 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell29 71,439 61,711 2
Felling32 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams49 31,459 41,508 6
Birtley36 4980 13876 15
Whickham North28 81,448 51,515 5
Windy Nook and Whitehills29 6978 141,128 8
Deckham19 161,301 71,148 7
Saltwell25 111,297 81,083 9
Lamesley21 151,142 91,058 10
Chowdene27 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham25 101,078 10945 14
Pelaw and Heworth17 171,003 11976 12
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella23 12826 17834 16
Wardley and Leam Lane15 20857 16975 13
Winlaton and High Spen21 13521 21479 22
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill21 14930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East7 22593 19730 18
Low Fell15 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside16 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside12 21476 22570 21

Blaydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202510
November 202512
October 202515
September 202515
August 202515
July 202510
June 202514
May 20259
April 202512
March 20257
February 202526

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202530
November 202529
October 202540
September 202540
August 202528
July 202546
June 202550
May 202534
April 202526
March 202537
February 202531

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202514
November 202513
October 20254
September 20256
August 20252
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 202510
November 20256
October 20253
September 20251
August 20256
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202529
November 202531
October 202535
September 202524
August 202536
July 202517
June 202515
May 202529
April 202518
March 202527
February 202516

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20257
October 202510
September 20251
August 20257
July 20258
June 20258
May 202513
April 20257
March 20256
February 202513

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20254
October 20253
September 20254
August 20254
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202529
November 202532
October 202513
September 20259
August 202523
July 20256
June 202515
May 202534
April 202526
March 202525
February 202518

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20253
September 20255
August 20254
July 20251
June 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
April 20253

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Blaydon in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blaydon postcode area is presented below.

1. Tyne Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Chesmond Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rennison Mews (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Litchfield Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Wagtail Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. California (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.