Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR8 · County Durham
360
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NE16 · Gateshead
20
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 20 vs 360 incidents in March 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in March 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 20, a 18.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterlee sees higher rates of Shoplifting (78), while Wickham and Dunston has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Peterlee 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 March 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 20 vs 360 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Peterlee saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 360).