Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
69
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
NE11 · Gateshead
74
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Hetton has less crime — 69 vs 74 incidents in March 2026.
Hetton and Wickham and Dunston recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 69 and 74 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hetton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Wickham and Dunston has more Public order (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Wickham and Dunston — 69 vs 74 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Hetton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wickham and Dunston had more Public order. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 74).