Dalton-le-Dale vs Hetton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dalton-le-Dale

SR7 · County Durham

104

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Criminal damage & arson12

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 104 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dalton-le-Dale saw somewhat more crime than Hetton in April 2026 (104 vs 81 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dalton-le-Dale or Hetton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Dalton-le-Dale — 81 vs 104 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dalton-le-Dale and Hetton?

In April 2026, Dalton-le-Dale's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (42 incidents) while Hetton's was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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