Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE11 · Gateshead
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 78 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 — 128 vs 78 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Wickham and Dunston has more Burglary (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 78 vs 128 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Burglary. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 128).