Castletown vs Hetton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Castletown

SR5 · Sunderland

144

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour22

Hetton

DH5 · Sunderland

59

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences20
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Public order5

Hetton has less crime — 59 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Castletown recorded notably higher crime than Hetton in February 2026 — 144 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Castletown or Hetton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 59 vs 144 incidents. That is 59% 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 February 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hetton had more Public order. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 144).

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