Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Hetton recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 6, a 13.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30) and Violence & sexual offences (26), while Stocksfield has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (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, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 6 vs 81 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hetton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences while Stocksfield had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 81).