Houghton-le-Spring vs Houghton-le-Spring — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Houghton-le-Spring

DH4 · Sunderland

143

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Houghton-le-Spring

SR4 · Sunderland

256

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Anti-social behaviour53
  • Shoplifting34

Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 143 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than Houghton-le-Spring in April 2026 — 256 vs 143 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Houghton-le-Spring records significantly more (75 vs 32 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton-le-Spring or Houghton-le-Spring safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 143 vs 256 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring recorded 32 incidents of this type vs 75 in Houghton-le-Spring. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring had fewer total crimes (143 vs 256).

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