Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 78 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Prudhoe and Wickham and Dunston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 80 and 78 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Prudhoe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), while Wickham and Dunston has more Burglary (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Prudhoe — 78 vs 80 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Prudhoe saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wickham and Dunston had more Burglary. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 80).