Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE42 · Northumberland
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 45 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Hetton saw somewhat more crime than Prudhoe in February 2026 (59 vs 45 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Prudhoe has more Drugs (3). 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, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 45 vs 59 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Prudhoe 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 Prudhoe had more Drugs. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 59).