Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE48 · Northumberland
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Bellingham has less crime — 1 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Hetton recorded substantially more crime than Bellingham in February 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 1, a 59.0x 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, Bellingham recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 1 vs 59 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bellingham is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Bellingham's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) while Hetton's was Violence & sexual offences (20 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.