Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
69
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
183
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Hetton has less crime — 69 vs 183 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in March 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 69, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Shoplifting (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 69 vs 183 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Hetton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 183).