Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
262
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NE11 · Gateshead
74
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 74 vs 262 incidents in March 2026.
Castletown recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in March 2026 — 262 incidents compared to 74, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Wickham and Dunston has more Public order (7). Castletown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wickham and Dunston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 74 vs 262 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Public order. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 262).