Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
213
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NE11 · Gateshead
74
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 74 vs 213 incidents in March 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in March 2026 — 213 incidents compared to 74, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (22), while Wickham and Dunston has more Public order (7). Houghton-le-Spring sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wickham and Dunston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 74 vs 213 incidents. That is 65% 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 213).