Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 101 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 (132 vs 101 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (14). 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 101 vs 132 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 132).