Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE11 · Gateshead
56
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 56 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 129 vs 56 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 56 vs 129 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Other theft. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 129).