Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL14 · County Durham
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hetton has less crime — 59 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in February 2026 — 241 incidents compared to 59, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has more Shoplifting (58). Hetton is below the national average while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And is above, making Hetton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 59 vs 241 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hetton saw higher rates of Public order while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 241).