Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR2 · Sunderland
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 23 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 109 incidents compared to 23, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sunderland sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other crime (4). 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 Sunderland — 23 vs 109 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sunderland saw higher rates of Burglary while Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 109).