Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
86
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 86 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring and North Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 86 and 84 incidents respectively. 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 Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 84 vs 86 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (29 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (25 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.