Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
247
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR4 · Sunderland
318
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 247 vs 318 incidents in March 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring saw somewhat more crime than Gateshead in March 2026 (318 vs 247 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Criminal damage & arson (39). 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, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 247 vs 318 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring 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, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (247 vs 318).