Ferryhill vs Hetton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ferryhill

DL17 · County Durham

150

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Criminal damage & arson26
  • Anti-social behaviour20

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 150 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ferryhill recorded notably higher crime than Hetton in April 2026 — 150 vs 81 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ferryhill or Hetton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Ferryhill — 81 vs 150 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.

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

In April 2026, Ferryhill's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (57 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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