Crime in Blaydon, Gateshead: statistics, rates and trends
1,181 crimes were recorded in Blaydon, Gateshead in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Blaydon, Gateshead at a glance
- Crime trends in Blaydon, Gateshead
- Types of crime in Blaydon, Gateshead
- Blaydon, Gateshead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blaydon, Gateshead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blaydon, Gateshead
- Demographics of Blaydon, Gateshead
- Questions about crime in Blaydon, Gateshead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (292), anti-social behaviour (281) and shoplifting (218) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,019th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Blaydon, Gateshead | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,181 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.6 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,777 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Blaydon, Gateshead of any year here (1,181 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,181 | 109.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,455 | 135.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,482 | 137.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,551 | 143.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,606 | 149.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,516 | 140.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,572 | 145.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,628 | 151.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,634 | 151.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 136 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 129 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blaydon, Gateshead recorded notably more shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), other crime (76% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (70% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (35% below) and violence and sexual offences (21% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 57 to 79 and other crime rose from 30 to 40, while public order fell from 101 to 58 and burglary fell from 39 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 27.1 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 281 | 26.1 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 218 | 20.2 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 106 | 9.8 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +39% |
| Other theft | 60 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +33% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -36% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Blaydon, Gateshead; the highest is Whickham North (192.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dunston Hill and Whickham East (36.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blaydon, Gateshead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winlaton and High Spen | 393 | 48.2 | -56% |
| Whickham North | 1,130 | 192.5 | +76% |
| Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | 831 | 80.5 | -27% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 379 | 38.5 | -65% |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 317 | 36.0 | -67% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 398 | 48.8 | -55% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,047 | 111.4 | +2% |
| Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | 709 | 78.8 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Blaydon, Gateshead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (174).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 174 |
| On or near Parking Area | 108 |
| On or near Tyne Street | 47 |
| On or near Back Street | 46 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Parkside Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Shop Spouts | 18 |
| On or near Simonside Road | 18 |
Of the 900 crimes in Blaydon, Gateshead with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 281 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 408 | 45.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 248 | 27.6% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 211 | 23.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Blaydon, Gateshead has an estimated population of 10,777 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more households without a car (32%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blaydon, Gateshead average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Blaydon, Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blaydon, Gateshead a safe place to live?
Blaydon, Gateshead recorded 109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,019th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Blaydon, Gateshead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (281).
Is crime in Blaydon, Gateshead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blaydon, Gateshead was down 19% on the year before: 1,181 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,455 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blaydon, Gateshead?
About 10,777 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blaydon, Gateshead?
Blaydon, Gateshead is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.