Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE39 · Gateshead
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon saw somewhat more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 (40 vs 28 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), 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, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 28 vs 40 incidents. That is 30% 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 Public order and Vehicle crime while Wickham and Dunston had more Criminal damage & arson and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 40).