Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 28 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Wickham and Dunston has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 12 vs 28 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 28).