Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DH3 · County Durham
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 92 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than North Lodge in April 2026 — 143 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (32), while North Lodge has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 92 vs 143 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while North Lodge had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 143).