Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DH5 · Sunderland
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hetton has less crime — 59 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than Hetton in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 59, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Hetton has more Public order (5). Durham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hetton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hetton recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 59 vs 333 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Hetton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hetton had more Public order. Overall, Hetton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 333).