Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
221
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 23 vs 221 incidents in February 2026.
Newburn recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 221 incidents compared to 23, a 9.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other crime (4). Newburn 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 February 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 23 vs 221 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 221).