Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL13 · County Durham
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stanhope has less crime — 2 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Hetton recorded substantially more crime than Stanhope in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 2, a 40.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (26) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Stanhope has more Public order (1). 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, Stanhope recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 2 vs 81 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Stanhope is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hetton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Stanhope had more Public order. Overall, Stanhope recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 81).