WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Blaydon Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blaydon, localized within gateshead.

Total Crimes

86

Annual Crime Rate

106.56per 1k

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

9,863

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour20
Violence & Sexual Offences18
Shoplifting18
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Public Order6
Vehicle Crime5
Burglary3
Other Theft2
Other Crime1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 11
11
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 6Public order: 1
7
On or near Back Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Other theft: 1Public order: 1
6
On or near East Acres Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2
5
On or near Tyne Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Cromwell Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1
3
On or near Simonside Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Back Lane Map
Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2

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Safety comparison within gateshead district.

Local Rank

#19safest in gateshead

National Safety

Top 16%Riskiest

City Average

87.14per 1k

Local Policing

Blaydon, Winlaton, Ryton, Rowlands Gill and Chopwell (Gateshead Outer West)

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Local Priorities

Motorcycle disorder in Winlaton, Chopwell and Ryton.

Issued: 30 Jan 2026

Status Update

Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council to jointly visiting offenders. High visibility patrols conducted at key times alongside police drone deployments. We highlight through events all the ways to report motorcycle disorder.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Acquisitive crime including shoplifting across all wards

Issued: 30 Jan 2026

Status Update

Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and retail premises in the area to identify offenders. Consultation with local community groups. Officers make use of Criminal Behaviour Orders and Civil Injunctions.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Anti-social behaviour in Winlaton and Blaydon

Issued: 30 Jan 2026

Status Update

Partnership engagement with Gateshead Council and local residents in the area to identify the persons responsible. Officers hold consultation with local community groups. We disrupt offenders by making use of dispersal notices and Community Protection Notices.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN9

Drop-In Chopwell

Meeting

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Chopwell Community Centre

JUL4

Ryton Summer Fayre 2026

Other Event

Summer Fayre 2026 - Featuring stall holders, Ryton Singers, Mini Singers, Buskers and Raffles

schedule

12:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Ferndene Park, Ryton

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