Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
86
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
188
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 86 vs 188 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Houghton-le-Spring in February 2026 — 188 vs 86 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though South Tyneside records significantly more (64 vs 29 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 South Tyneside — 86 vs 188 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 64 in South Tyneside. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring had fewer total crimes (86 vs 188).