Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE29 · North Tyneside
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hetton has less crime — 81 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 81, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (79). 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 359 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hetton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 359).