Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR4 · Sunderland
213
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 87 vs 213 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than Wansbeck in February 2026 — 213 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while Wansbeck has more Public order (13). Houghton-le-Spring sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wansbeck is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 87 vs 213 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Wansbeck 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 Shoplifting while Wansbeck had more Public order. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 213).