Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
86
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL6 · North Yorkshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Winton has less crime — 1 vs 86 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded substantially more crime than Winton in February 2026 — 86 incidents compared to 1, a 86.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (29) and Anti-social behaviour (17), while Winton has more Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Winton recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 1 vs 86 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Winton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Winton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Winton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 86).