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Covering wards: Washington East, Copt Hill, Hetton, Lumley & West Rainton, Shiney Row, Framwellgate & Newton Hall, Houghton
Thinking about moving to Houghton-le-Spring DH4? Police recorded 86 crimes here in February 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Houghton-le-Spring DH4 recorded 86 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 29 incidents. This is below the national average, making it relatively safe compared to similar areas. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Houghton-le-Spring DH4 were: Violence & sexual offences (29), Anti-social behaviour (17), and Shoplifting (11). These accounted for 66% of all recorded crime in the area.
Houghton-le-Spring DH4 is below the national average for total recorded crime. This suggests the area has lower crime levels than most comparable neighbourhoods across the UK.
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