Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE27 · North Tyneside
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 123 vs 226 incidents in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 226 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (37). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 123 vs 226 incidents. That is 46% 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 North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 226).