Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
78
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 78 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 6, a 13.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stocksfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Other crime (1), while Wickham and Dunston has more Violence & sexual offences (26) and Anti-social behaviour (17). 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, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 6 vs 78 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stocksfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other crime while Wickham and Dunston had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 78).