Blaydon vs Houghton-le-Spring — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Blaydon

NE39 · Gateshead

40

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Public order3
  • Vehicle crime3

Houghton-le-Spring

SR3 · Sunderland

226

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences67
  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Blaydon has less crime — 40 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Houghton-le-Spring recorded substantially more crime than Blaydon in April 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 40, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Public order (3) and Vehicle crime (3), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Violence & sexual offences (67) and Criminal damage & arson (30). Blaydon is below the national average while Houghton-le-Spring is above, making Blaydon the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blaydon or Houghton-le-Spring safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Blaydon recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 40 vs 226 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Blaydon is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Blaydon and Houghton-le-Spring?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Public order and Vehicle crime while Houghton-le-Spring had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blaydon recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 226).

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