Houghton-le-Spring vs North Tyneside — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Houghton-le-Spring

DH4 · Sunderland

143

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour20

North Tyneside

NE30 · North Tyneside

198

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting51
  • Anti-social behaviour49
  • Violence & sexual offences41

Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 143 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

North Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in April 2026 (198 vs 143 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton-le-Spring or North Tyneside safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 143 vs 198 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Houghton-le-Spring and North Tyneside?

In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (51 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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