Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL15 · County Durham
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hetton has less crime — 59 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And saw somewhat more crime than Hetton in February 2026 (72 vs 59 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has more Criminal damage & arson (11). 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, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 59 vs 72 incidents. That is 18% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 72).