Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 78 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon and Wickham and Dunston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 88 and 78 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Wickham and Dunston has more Burglary (7). 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, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 78 vs 88 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Burglary. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 88).