Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE16 · Gateshead
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Brunswick and Wickham and Dunston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 21 and 23 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Other theft (2), 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, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 21 vs 23 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Other theft while Wickham and Dunston had more Other crime. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 23).