Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SR3 · Sunderland
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 132 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 132, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Houghton-le-Spring has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 132 vs 333 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Houghton-le-Spring had more Public order. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 333).