Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
146
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
SR4 · Sunderland
318
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Byker has less crime — 146 vs 318 incidents in March 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than Byker in March 2026 — 318 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Criminal damage & arson (39). 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, Byker recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 146 vs 318 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring 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, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 318).