Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
102
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,008
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 102 vs 1,008 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in March 2026 — 1,008 incidents compared to 102, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Shoplifting (168). Houghton-le-Spring is below the national average while Newcastle Upon Tyne is above, making Houghton-le-Spring the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 102 vs 1,008 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 1,008).