North Tyneside vs Wickham and Dunston — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

North Tyneside

NE28 · North Tyneside

299

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences91
  • Anti-social behaviour76
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Wickham and Dunston

NE16 · Gateshead

28

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Criminal damage & arson5
  • Violence & sexual offences4

Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 28, a 10.7x difference. North Tyneside 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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Frequently asked questions

Is North Tyneside or Wickham and Dunston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 28 vs 299 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between North Tyneside and Wickham and Dunston?

In April 2026, North Tyneside's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (91 incidents) while Wickham and Dunston's was Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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