Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hetton has less crime — 59 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Burnhope recorded notably higher crime than Hetton in February 2026 — 132 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Hetton has more Public order (5). 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, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 59 vs 132 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hetton had more Public order. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 132).