Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH5 · Sunderland
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL7 · North Yorkshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Yafforth has less crime — 2 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Hetton recorded substantially more crime than Yafforth in April 2026 — 81 incidents compared to 2, a 40.5x difference. 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, Yafforth recorded fewer crimes than Hetton — 2 vs 81 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Yafforth is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Hetton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while Yafforth's was Violence & sexual offences (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.