Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR4 · Sunderland
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 226 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring and Houghton-le-Spring recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 226 and 256 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Shoplifting (34). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 226 vs 256 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Houghton-le-Spring had more Shoplifting. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (226 vs 256).