Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE29 · North Tyneside
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE11 · Gateshead
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 78 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 78, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (79), while Wickham and Dunston has more Burglary (7). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 78 vs 359 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston 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 Burglary. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 359).