Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
143
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NE11 · Gateshead
74
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 74 vs 143 incidents in March 2026.
Burnhope recorded notably higher crime than Wickham and Dunston in March 2026 — 143 vs 74 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Wickham and Dunston has more Public order (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 74 vs 143 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wickham and Dunston had more Public order. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 143).