Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 6 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in February 2026 — 23 incidents compared to 6, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Wickham and Dunston has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Other crime (4). 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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 6 vs 23 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Wickham and Dunston had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 23).