Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 132 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in February 2026 (197 vs 132 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Public order (13), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (18). 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 South Tyneside — 132 vs 197 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 197).