Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE48 · Northumberland
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bellingham has less crime — 2 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Hetton recorded substantially more crime than Bellingham in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 2, a 40.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bellingham sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Hetton has more Violence & sexual offences (26) and Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bellingham recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 2 vs 81 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bellingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bellingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Hetton had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bellingham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 81).