Blyth vs Gateshead Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Blyth Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Gateshead Central Northumbria Police

      Blyth vs Gateshead Central Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Blyth
      Northumbria Police
      5,407 crimes / 12m
      ↓12% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Gateshead Central
      Northumbria Police
      5,363 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.6% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blyth
      B Gateshead Central
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,407
      5,363
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,146
      6,069
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12%
      ↓11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blyth
      B Gateshead Central
      Violent Crime
      1,743 ↓11%
      1,759 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      971 ↓30%
      857 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      254 ↓10%
      391 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      179 ↑28%
      263 ↓9%
      Burglary
      212 ↓12%
      202 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      527 ↓10%
      441 ↓2%
      Drugs
      170 ↑22%
      193 ↑2%
      Public Order
      374 ↓11%
      484 ↑0%
      Robbery
      36 ↓28%
      88 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      644 ↓1%
      386 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      19 ↓34%
      48 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↓29%
      35 ↓36%
      Possession of Weapons
      64 ↑16%
      60 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      172 ↑20%
      156 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blyth is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blyth safer than Gateshead Central?

      Blyth has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,407 crimes in the last 12 months. Gateshead Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,363 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blyth vs Gateshead Central?

      Blyth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gateshead Central shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blyth and Gateshead Central?

      In Blyth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,743 incidents). In Gateshead Central, it is Violent Crime (1,759 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blyth and Gateshead Central?

      Blyth recorded 971 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gateshead Central recorded 857. 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 Blyth vs Gateshead Central?

      Violent crime in Blyth totalled 1,743 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,759 in Gateshead Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blyth and Gateshead Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blyth recorded 6,146 crimes (now 5,407, a change of -12%). Gateshead Central recorded 6,069 crimes previously (now 5,363, -11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blyth and Gateshead Central?

      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. Blyth has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Gateshead Central has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blyth and Gateshead Central?

      Blyth falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Gateshead Central 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 Blyth and Gateshead Central?

      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 Blyth or Gateshead Central on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.