Houghton-le-Spring vs Newburn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Houghton-le-Spring

SR4 · Sunderland

256

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Anti-social behaviour53
  • Shoplifting34

Newburn

NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting43
  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Newburn has less crime — 171 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Houghton-le-Spring saw somewhat more crime than Newburn in April 2026 (256 vs 171 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton-le-Spring or Newburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 171 vs 256 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Houghton-le-Spring and Newburn?

In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (75 incidents) while Newburn's was Shoplifting (43 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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