Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE49 · Northumberland
10
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Haltwhistle has less crime — 10 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in April 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 10, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haltwhistle sees higher rates of Other crime (2), 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, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 10 vs 28 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Haltwhistle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Haltwhistle saw higher rates of Other crime while Wickham and Dunston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 28).