Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE28 · North Tyneside
175
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 175 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Wickham and Dunston in February 2026 — 175 incidents compared to 56, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Tyneside sees higher rates of Public order (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 North Tyneside — 56 vs 175 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Wickham and Dunston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, North Tyneside saw higher rates of Public order while Wickham and Dunston had more Other theft. Overall, Wickham and Dunston recorded fewer total crimes (56 vs 175).