Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SR8 · County Durham
277
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 132 vs 277 incidents in February 2026.
Peterlee recorded notably higher crime than Houghton-le-Spring in February 2026 — 277 vs 132 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Peterlee has more Shoplifting (33). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 132 vs 277 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Peterlee is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Public order while Peterlee had more Shoplifting. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 277).