Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL16 · County Durham
184
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hetton has less crime — 59 vs 184 incidents in February 2026.
Spennymoor recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in February 2026 — 184 incidents compared to 59, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Spennymoor has more Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Spennymoor — 59 vs 184 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Hetton 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 Spennymoor had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 184).