Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR4 · Sunderland
318
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
183
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 183 vs 318 incidents in March 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle Upon Tyne in March 2026 — 318 vs 183 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (39), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Shoplifting (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 183 vs 318 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (183 vs 318).