Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH4 · Sunderland
86
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL10 · North Yorkshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Skeeby has less crime — 1 vs 86 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded substantially more crime than Skeeby in February 2026 — 86 incidents compared to 1, a 86.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Skeeby recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 1 vs 86 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Skeeby is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (29 incidents) while Skeeby's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.