Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Hetton recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 9, a 9.0x difference. 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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 9 vs 81 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Hetton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while Shadforth's was Violence & sexual offences (3 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.