Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 23 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 23, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: South Tyneside sees higher rates of Burglary (18), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other crime (4). South Tyneside sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wickham and Dunston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 23 vs 197 incidents. That is 88% 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 Burglary while Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 197).