Based on April 2026 Police data, Hetton (DH5) recorded the lowest crime rate in Sunderland, with 81 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Sunderland (SR1) recorded 556 crimes in the same period — more than 6x the crime count of the safest area. The 10 postcode areas analysed in Sunderland span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Hetton (DH5) is the safest area in Sunderland, recording 81 crimes — 62% fewer than the average across the 10 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Sunderland (SR1) recorded the most crime in Sunderland in April 2026, with 556 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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