Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
86
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 86 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 86 incidents compared to 23, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), 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 Houghton-le-Spring — 23 vs 86 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 86).