Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR3 · Sunderland
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SR1 · Sunderland
366
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Houghton-le-Spring has less crime — 132 vs 366 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded substantially more crime than Houghton-le-Spring in February 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 132, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Sunderland has more Shoplifting (42). 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 Sunderland — 132 vs 366 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Sunderland is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Public order while Sunderland had more Shoplifting. Overall, Houghton-le-Spring recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 366).