Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE25 · North Tyneside
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
56
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 18 vs 56 incidents in February 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 56 incidents compared to 18, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Other crime (6) and Burglary (2), while Wickham and Dunston has more Violence & sexual offences (28) and Other theft (5). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 18 vs 56 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Other crime and Burglary while Wickham and Dunston had more Violence & sexual offences and Other theft. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 56).