Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE46 · Northumberland
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 23 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Hexham recorded notably higher crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 37 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hexham sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other crime (4). 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, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Hexham — 23 vs 37 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hexham saw higher rates of Public order while Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 37).