Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 23 vs 87 incidents in February 2026.
Wansbeck recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 87 incidents compared to 23, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wansbeck sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Wansbeck — 23 vs 87 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wansbeck saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 87).