Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE41 · Northumberland
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 8 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in February 2026 — 23 incidents compared to 8, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wickham and Dunston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6) and Other crime (4), while Wylam has more Vehicle crime (3) and Burglary (2). 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, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 8 vs 23 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wickham and Dunston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Wylam had more Vehicle crime and Burglary. Overall, Wylam recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 23).