Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE18 · Northumberland
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stamfordham has less crime — 3 vs 78 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Stamfordham in April 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 3, a 26.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stamfordham sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Wickham and Dunston has more Violence & sexual offences (26) and 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, Stamfordham recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 3 vs 78 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Stamfordham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stamfordham saw higher rates of Other theft while Wickham and Dunston had more Violence & sexual offences and Burglary. Overall, Stamfordham recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 78).