Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE9 · Gateshead
247
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DH5 · Sunderland
69
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Hetton has less crime — 69 vs 247 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in March 2026 — 247 incidents compared to 69, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Hetton has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Gateshead 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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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 69 vs 247 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hetton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 247).