Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE49 · Northumberland
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
56
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Haltwhistle has less crime — 15 vs 56 incidents in February 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in February 2026 — 56 incidents compared to 15, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haltwhistle sees higher rates of Burglary (3) and Public order (3), while Wickham and Dunston has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 15 vs 56 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Haltwhistle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haltwhistle saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Wickham and Dunston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 56).