Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
146
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
DH5 · Sunderland
69
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Hetton has less crime — 69 vs 146 incidents in March 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than Hetton in March 2026 — 146 vs 69 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Hetton has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 69 vs 146 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hetton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 146).