Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE31 · South Tyneside
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE11 · Gateshead
56
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 56 vs 149 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 56, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 56 vs 149 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, South Tyneside saw higher rates of Public order while Wickham and Dunston had more Other theft. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 149).