Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hetton has less crime — 81 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in April 2026 — 299 incidents compared to 81, a 3.7x difference. Hetton is below the national average while North Tyneside is above, making Hetton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 81 vs 299 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Hetton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (91 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.