Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR4 · Sunderland
256
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 167 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 256 vs 167 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 167 vs 256 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (167 vs 256).