Houghton-le-Spring vs Wylam — 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

Wylam

NE41 · Northumberland

18

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Shoplifting5
  • Violence & sexual offences3

Wylam has less crime — 18 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Houghton-le-Spring recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in April 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 18, a 7.9x difference. 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 Wylam safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 18 vs 143 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (32 incidents) while Wylam's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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