Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 78 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 9, a 8.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2), 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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 9 vs 78 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wickham and Dunston had more Burglary. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 78).