Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR4 · Sunderland
318
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
308
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Newburn has less crime — 308 vs 318 incidents in March 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring and Newburn recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 318 and 308 incidents respectively. 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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Based on March 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 308 vs 318 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.
In March 2026, Houghton-le-Spring's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (100 incidents) while Newburn's was Anti-social behaviour (79 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.