Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 — 188 incidents compared to 28, a 6.7x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 28 vs 188 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Gateshead's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (54 incidents) while Wickham and Dunston's was Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.