Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
117
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE11 · Gateshead
56
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wickham and Dunston has less crime — 56 vs 117 incidents in February 2026.
Newburn recorded notably higher crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 117 vs 56 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Wickham and Dunston has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 56 vs 117 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wickham and Dunston had more Other theft. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 117).