Houghton-le-Spring vs Wansbeck — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Houghton-le-Spring

SR4 · Sunderland

256

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Anti-social behaviour53
  • Shoplifting34

Wansbeck

NE22 · Northumberland

129

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Violence & sexual offences32
  • Shoplifting16

Wansbeck has less crime — 129 vs 256 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than Wansbeck in April 2026 — 256 vs 129 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton-le-Spring or Wansbeck safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 129 vs 256 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Houghton-le-Spring and Wansbeck?

In April 2026, Houghton-le-Spring's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (75 incidents) while Wansbeck's was Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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