Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR7 · County Durham
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hetton has less crime — 59 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Dalton-le-Dale recorded notably higher crime than Hetton in February 2026 — 122 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dalton-le-Dale sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32) and Criminal damage & arson (20), while Hetton has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and 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 Dalton-le-Dale — 59 vs 122 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dalton-le-Dale saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Hetton had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 122).