Crime Rate in Blaydon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blaydon

The total recorded crimes in Blaydon, Gateshead, UK in May 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blaydon crime rate of 5.76 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (61.11% increase)
Blaydon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Greenrigg with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Blaydon has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 5.76 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blaydon)CrimesRank (Blaydon)CrimesRank (Blaydon)
Bridges248 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell100 81,439 61,711 2
Whickham North136 21,448 51,515 5
Felling109 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams106 61,459 41,508 6
Deckham111 41,301 71,148 7
Lamesley103 71,142 91,058 10
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 14978 141,128 8
Saltwell87 111,297 81,083 9
Chowdene97 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham80 131,078 10945 14
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella90 10826 17834 16
Pelaw and Heworth69 161,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane83 12857 16975 13
Birtley72 15980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill64 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East41 19593 19730 18
Low Fell37 20717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside57 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Blaydon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (70 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 371 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202518
March 202527
February 202516
January 202515
December 202411
November 202427
October 202426
September 202413
August 202434
July 202432
June 202470
May 202453

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20257
February 202526
January 20256
December 202418
November 202414
October 202422
September 202411
August 202412
July 202421
June 202412
May 202418

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202526
March 202537
February 202531
January 202542
December 202425
November 202438
October 202433
September 202437
August 202443
July 202438
June 202464
May 202443

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20256
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 202412
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 202415
June 202426
May 20245

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 202417
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 290 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202526
March 202525
February 202518
January 202518
December 202423
November 202417
October 202418
September 202422
August 202428
July 202424
June 202420
May 202417

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 202412
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Blaydon in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
3. Greenrigg (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Larch Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
8. Hadrian Gardens (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Simonside Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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