Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
86
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH3 · County Durham
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 47 vs 86 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than North Lodge in February 2026 — 86 vs 47 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while North Lodge has more Burglary (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 47 vs 86 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Lodge had more Burglary. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 86).