Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH3 · County Durham
75
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 75 incidents in March 2026.
North Lodge and Wickham and Dunston recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 75 and 74 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Lodge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), 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 North Lodge — 74 vs 75 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, North Lodge saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Public order. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 75).