Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE45 · Northumberland
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Corbridge has less crime — 13 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded notably higher crime than Corbridge in April 2026 — 28 vs 13 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corbridge sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Wickham and Dunston has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, Corbridge recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 13 vs 28 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Corbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corbridge saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wickham and Dunston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Corbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 28).