Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE30 · North Tyneside
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 23 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 23, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other crime (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 23 vs 125 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 125).