Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE44 · Northumberland
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Broomhaugh and Riding has less crime — 2 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Broomhaugh and Riding in April 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 2, a 14.0x difference. 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, Broomhaugh and Riding recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 2 vs 28 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Broomhaugh and Riding is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Broomhaugh and Riding's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Wickham and Dunston's was Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.