Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Blyth

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Blyth Northumbria Police

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Blyth Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      Northumbria Police
      3,264 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      36.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Blyth
      Northumbria Police
      5,407 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      B Blyth
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,264
      5,407
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,137
      6,146
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓12%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.4%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      B Blyth
      Violent Crime
      1,119 ↑2%
      1,743 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      718 ↑13%
      971 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      165 ↓6%
      254 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      165 ↑9%
      179 ↑28%
      Burglary
      93 ↓2%
      212 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      241 ↓23%
      527 ↓10%
      Drugs
      125 ↑67%
      170 ↑22%
      Public Order
      235 ↓3%
      374 ↓11%
      Robbery
      27 ↑80%
      36 ↓28%
      Shoplifting
      224 ↑13%
      644 ↓1%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓10%
      19 ↓34%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↓14%
      42 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑0%
      64 ↑16%
      Other Crime
      98 ↑21%
      172 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon safer than Blyth?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,264 crimes in the last 12 months. Blyth has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,407 crimes. Blyth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Blyth?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Blyth shows -12% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Blyth?

      In Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,119 incidents). In Blyth, it is Violent Crime (1,743 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Blyth?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon recorded 718 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blyth recorded 971. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon vs Blyth?

      Violent crime in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon totalled 1,119 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,743 in Blyth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Blyth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon recorded 3,137 crimes (now 3,264, a change of +4.1%). Blyth recorded 6,146 crimes previously (now 5,407, -12%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Blyth?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon has a resolution rate of 36.4% and Blyth has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Blyth?

      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Blyth is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Blyth?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon or Blyth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon and Blyth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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