Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
171
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Newburn has less crime — 171 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring saw somewhat more crime than Newburn in April 2026 (226 vs 171 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while Newburn has more Shoplifting (43). 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, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 171 vs 226 incidents. That is 24% 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 Newburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (171 vs 226).