Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
86
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 86 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in February 2026 (125 vs 86 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 86 vs 125 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring 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 (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.