Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH4 · Sunderland
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colburn has less crime — 54 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded substantially more crime than Colburn in April 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 54, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colburn recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 54 vs 143 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Colburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colburn saw higher rates of Drugs while Houghton-le-Spring had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 143).