Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE42 · Northumberland
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
56
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 45 vs 56 incidents in February 2026.
Wickham and Dunston saw somewhat more crime than Prudhoe in February 2026 (56 vs 45 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prudhoe sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 45 vs 56 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Prudhoe saw higher rates of Drugs while Wickham and Dunston had more Other theft. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 56).