Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 28 incidents compared to 9, a 3.1x 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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 9 vs 28 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Shadforth's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (3 incidents) while Wickham and Dunston's was Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.