Hetton vs Spennymoor — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hetton

DH5 · Sunderland

81

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Spennymoor

DL16 · County Durham

206

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Criminal damage & arson24

Hetton has less crime — 81 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Spennymoor recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in April 2026 — 206 incidents compared to 81, a 2.5x difference. Hetton is below the national average while Spennymoor is above, making Hetton the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hetton or Spennymoor safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Spennymoor — 81 vs 206 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hetton and Spennymoor?

In April 2026, Hetton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while Spennymoor's was Violence & sexual offences (85 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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