Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR2 · Sunderland
109
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hetton has less crime — 59 vs 109 incidents in February 2026.
Sunderland recorded notably higher crime than Hetton in February 2026 — 109 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Sunderland has more Burglary (9). 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 Sunderland — 59 vs 109 incidents. That is 46% 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 Sunderland had more Burglary. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 109).