Gateshead vs Houghton-le-Spring — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Gateshead

NE10 · Gateshead

160

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Criminal damage & arson19

Houghton-le-Spring

SR3 · Sunderland

213

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences72
  • Anti-social behaviour58
  • Criminal damage & arson22

Gateshead has less crime — 160 vs 213 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Houghton-le-Spring saw somewhat more crime than Gateshead in March 2026 (213 vs 160 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gateshead or Houghton-le-Spring safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 160 vs 213 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Gateshead and Houghton-le-Spring?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Gateshead recorded 60 incidents of this type vs 72 in Houghton-le-Spring. Overall, Gateshead had fewer total crimes (160 vs 213).

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