Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
353
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 353 incidents in March 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in March 2026 — 353 incidents compared to 74, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Wickham and Dunston has more Public order (7). Durham 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 Durham — 74 vs 353 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Public order. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 353).