Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH7 · County Durham
41
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 41 incidents in April 2026.
Esh saw somewhat more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 (41 vs 28 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Esh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), 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, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Esh — 28 vs 41 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Esh saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 41).