Castletown vs Hetton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Castletown

SR5 · Sunderland

236

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Shoplifting48
  • Anti-social behaviour34

Hetton

DH5 · Sunderland

81

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Hetton has less crime — 81 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Castletown recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in April 2026 — 236 incidents compared to 81, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Hetton has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Castletown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hetton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown or Hetton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 81 vs 236 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Castletown and Hetton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hetton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 236).

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