Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DL16 · County Durham
206
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 143 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.
Spennymoor saw somewhat more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in April 2026 (206 vs 143 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Spennymoor has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Spennymoor — 143 vs 206 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Spennymoor is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Spennymoor had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 206).