Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR4 · Sunderland
213
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SR2 · Sunderland
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sunderland has less crime — 109 vs 213 incidents in February 2026.
Houghton-le-Spring recorded notably higher crime than Sunderland in February 2026 — 213 vs 109 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Houghton-le-Spring sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while Sunderland has more Burglary (9). 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, Sunderland recorded fewer crimes than Houghton-le-Spring — 109 vs 213 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Houghton-le-Spring is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Houghton-le-Spring saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Sunderland recorded fewer total crimes (109 vs 213).