Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR3 · Sunderland
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 226 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Castletown and Houghton-le-Spring recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 236 and 226 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 226 vs 236 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Castletown is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Houghton-le-Spring had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (226 vs 236).