Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR3 · Sunderland
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burnhope has less crime — 221 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.
Burnhope and Houghton-le-Spring recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 221 and 226 incidents respectively. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Burnhope recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 221 vs 226 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.
In April 2026, Burnhope's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents) while Houghton-le-Spring's was Violence & sexual offences (67 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.