Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE49 · Northumberland
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Haltwhistle has less crime — 15 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Hetton recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in February 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 15, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haltwhistle sees higher rates of Burglary (3), while Hetton has more Anti-social behaviour (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 15 vs 59 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Haltwhistle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Haltwhistle saw higher rates of Burglary while Hetton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 59).