Gateshead vs Wickham and Dunston — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Gateshead

NE10 · Gateshead

188

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour44
  • Criminal damage & arson20

Wickham and Dunston

NE16 · Gateshead

28

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson5
  • Violence & sexual offences4

Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Gateshead or Wickham and Dunston safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Gateshead and Wickham and Dunston?

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.

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