Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE37 · Sunderland
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 28 vs 253 incidents in April 2026.
Washington recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in April 2026 — 253 incidents compared to 28, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Washington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Wickham and Dunston has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Washington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wickham and Dunston is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Washington — 28 vs 253 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Washington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 253).