Blyth vs Houghton-le-Spring — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Blyth

NE23 · Northumberland

194

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour67
  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting22

Houghton-le-Spring

DH4 · Sunderland

143

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 143 vs 194 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Blyth saw somewhat more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in April 2026 (194 vs 143 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Blyth or Houghton-le-Spring safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 143 vs 194 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.

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

In April 2026, Blyth's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) while Houghton-le-Spring's was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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