Is NE21 Safe?
Gateshead, Blaydon
Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk
Overall safety rating
Below average crime
NE21 has 12% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
61
2.98 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
1,956
95.7 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-04 to 2026-03
6
6
8
3
7
7
6
2
5
1
5
5
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Property types in NE21
Source: Census 2021 · 9,309 households
Detached 16%Semi-detached 47%Terraced 29%Flats 8%
Neighbourhood crime detail
NE21 sits within Blaydon. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Start Free Security CheckCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.