Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE32 · South Tyneside
226
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (226) in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 226 and 226 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (44). 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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Houghton-le-Spring and South Tyneside recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (226 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Total crime levels were similar.