Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE11 · Gateshead
56
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 56 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 56, a 7.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (86), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other theft (5). Byker 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 February 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 56 vs 438 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Other theft. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 438).