Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE48 · Northumberland
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bellingham has less crime — 2 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Bellingham in April 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 2, a 14.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bellingham sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Wickham and Dunston has more Criminal damage & arson (5) and Violence & sexual offences (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bellingham recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 2 vs 28 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Bellingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bellingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Wickham and Dunston had more Criminal damage & arson and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Bellingham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 28).