Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than Prudhoe in April 2026 — 143 vs 80 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). 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, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 80 vs 143 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Prudhoe 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 Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 143).