Hetton vs Houghton-le-Spring — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hetton

DH5 · Sunderland

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

Anti-social behaviour30
Violence & sexual offences26
Criminal damage & arson10

Houghton-le-Spring

SR3 · Sunderland

226

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

Violence & sexual offences67
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage & arson30

Hetton has less crime — 81 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Houghton-le-Spring recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in April 2026 — 226 incidents compared to 81, a 2.8x difference. Hetton is below the national average while Houghton-le-Spring is above, making Hetton the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hetton or Houghton-le-Spring safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 81 vs 226 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Hetton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while Houghton-le-Spring's was Violence & sexual offences (67 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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