Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Hetton and South Tyneside recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 81 and 73 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (12). 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 73 vs 81 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. South Tyneside 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 South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, South Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 81).