Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR4 · Sunderland
213
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 101 vs 213 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in February 2026 — 213 vs 101 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (36), while South Tyneside has more Public order (16). Houghton-le-Spring sits above the national average for recorded crime while South Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 101 vs 213 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (101 vs 213).