Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR4 · Sunderland
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burnhope has less crime — 221 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring saw somewhat more crime than Burnhope in April 2026 (256 vs 221 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Shoplifting (34). 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 256 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Houghton-le-Spring had more Shoplifting. Overall, Burnhope recorded fewer total crimes (221 vs 256).