Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
359
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 359 incidents in April 2026.
Durham recorded notably higher crime than Houghton-le-Spring in April 2026 — 359 vs 226 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), 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 Durham — 226 vs 359 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Houghton-le-Spring had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (226 vs 359).