Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR2 · Sunderland
147
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 147 incidents in April 2026.
Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 — 147 incidents compared to 28, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sunderland sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Wickham and Dunston has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Sunderland — 28 vs 147 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sunderland saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 147).