Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
102
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
74
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 74 vs 102 incidents in March 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring saw somewhat more crime than Wickham and Dunston in March 2026 (102 vs 74 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Wickham and Dunston has more Public order (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 74 vs 102 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wickham and Dunston had more Public order. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 102).