Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR4 · Sunderland
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 198 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring saw somewhat more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 (256 vs 198 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 198 vs 256 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.
In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (75 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (51 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.