Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH3 · County Durham
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 92 incidents in April 2026.
North Lodge recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 — 92 incidents compared to 28, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Lodge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Wickham and Dunston has more Violence & sexual offences (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than North Lodge — 28 vs 92 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Lodge saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 92).