Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
487
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR4 · Sunderland
318
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 318 vs 487 incidents in March 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than Houghton-le-Spring in March 2026 — 487 vs 318 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (85), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Criminal damage & arson (39). 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 March 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 318 vs 487 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Houghton-le-Spring had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (318 vs 487).