Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
146
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
DH4 · Sunderland
102
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 102 vs 146 incidents in March 2026.
Byker saw somewhat more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in March 2026 (146 vs 102 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 102 vs 146 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is also below the national average for crime.
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 (102 vs 146).