Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE16 · Gateshead
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE41 · Northumberland
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 18 vs 28 incidents in April 2026.
Wickham and Dunston recorded notably higher crime than Wylam in April 2026 — 28 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wickham and Dunston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Wylam has more Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 18 vs 28 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Wickham and Dunston saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wylam had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wylam recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 28).