Crime in Blaydon: statistics, rates and trends
1,342 crimes were recorded in Blaydon in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (331), anti-social behaviour (323) and shoplifting (220) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 375th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Blaydon | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,342 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.4 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 13,637 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Blaydon of any year here (1,342 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,342 | 98.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,623 | 119.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,680 | 123.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,727 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,810 | 132.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,757 | 128.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,741 | 127.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,789 | 131.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,814 | 133.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 133 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 94 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 148 |
| November 2025 | 149 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
Compared with England and Wales, Blaydon recorded notably more shoplifting (91% above the national rate), other crime (63% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (54% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (38% below) and violence and sexual offences (29% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 31 to 47 and vehicle crime rose from 72 to 102, while violence and sexual offences fell from 493 to 331 and criminal damage and arson fell from 176 to 119.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 331 | 24.3 | 34.2 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 323 | 23.7 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 220 | 16.1 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 7.5 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Public order | 79 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Other crime | 47 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +52% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Blaydon; the highest is Newcastle upon Tyne (121.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Crawcrook and Greenside (48.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blaydon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton | 657 | 78.0 | -21% |
| Whickham | 1,404 | 90.5 | -8% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 398 | 48.8 | -50% |
| Rowlands Gill | 357 | 63.9 | -35% |
| Throckley | 601 | 86.5 | -12% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 36,743 | 121.3 | +23% |
| Prudhoe | 690 | 62.9 | -36% |
| Gateshead | 12,182 | 105.0 | +7% |
Of the 2 areas within Blaydon, Blaydon had the highest crime rate (109.6 per 1,000) and Winlaton and High Spen the lowest (48.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaydon | Neighbourhood | 10,777 | 1,181 | 109.6 |
| Winlaton and High Spen | Neighbourhood | 8,156 | 393 | 48.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Blaydon 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 Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Parkside Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Shop Spouts | 18 |
| On or near Simonside Road | 18 |
Of the 1,019 crimes in Blaydon with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 323 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 450 | 44.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 286 | 28.1% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 239 | 23.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Blaydon has an estimated population of 13,637 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Blaydon average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Blaydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Blaydon a safe place to live?
Blaydon recorded 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 375th of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 331 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (323).
Is crime in Blaydon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blaydon was down 17% on the year before: 1,342 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,623 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Blaydon?
About 13,637 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Blaydon?
Blaydon 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.