Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Hetton and Prudhoe recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 81 and 80 incidents respectively. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 80 vs 81 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Hetton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while Prudhoe's was Violence & sexual offences (22 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.