Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
247
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR3 · Sunderland
213
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 213 vs 247 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead saw somewhat more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in March 2026 (247 vs 213 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Criminal damage & arson (22). 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 March 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 213 vs 247 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Houghton-le-Spring had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (213 vs 247).