Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Prudhoe recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 28, a 2.9x difference. 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 — 28 vs 80 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Prudhoe's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (22 incidents) while Wickham and Dunston's was Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.