Crime in Hetton: statistics, rates and trends
1,107 crimes were recorded in Hetton in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
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1,107 crimes were recorded in Hetton in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 403 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hetton has the 1,627th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hetton | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,107 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.0 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,867 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hetton was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,091 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,107). Over the whole period it fell 42%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,107 | 86.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,333 | 103.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,450 | 112.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,550 | 120.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,948 | 151.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,091 | 162.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,968 | 152.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,788 | 139.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,901 | 147.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 114 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
| August 2025 | 105 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hetton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+44%). The largest falls were in drugs (-55%) and burglary (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 403 | 31.3 | 0.91 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 13.2 | 0.86 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 164 | 12.7 | 1.88 | -5% |
| Public order | 67 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -16% |
| Burglary | 64 | 5.0 | 1.41 | -47% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -38% |
| Other crime | 59 | 4.6 | 2.17 | +44% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.3 | 0.66 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.7 | 0.33 | -22% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.80 | -9% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.35 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hetton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hetton recorded 403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hetton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hetton recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hetton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hetton recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hetton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hetton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hetton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hetton recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hetton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hetton recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hetton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hetton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hetton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hetton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hetton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hetton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hetton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hetton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hetton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hetton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hetton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hetton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hetton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hetton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hetton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hetton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hetton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copt Hill | 903 | 71.2 | -17% |
| Houghton | 1,136 | 74.8 | -13% |
| Doxford | 711 | 58.5 | -32% |
| Shiney Row | 804 | 71.4 | -17% |
| St Chad's | 616 | 64.9 | -25% |
| Silksworth | 994 | 95.3 | +11% |
| Sandhill | 945 | 89.2 | +4% |
| Ryhope | 1,049 | 79.4 | -8% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hetton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Front Street | 34 |
| On or near High Street | 32 |
| On or near Ullswater Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Hartside Gardens | 29 |
| On or near South Hetton Road | 29 |
| On or near Lilywhite Terrace | 26 |
| On or near Langdale Street | 22 |
| On or near Clydesdale Street | 20 |
| On or near Cotherstone Court | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hetton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 349 | 31.5% |
| Under investigation | 266 | 24.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 264 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 170 | 15.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 15 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hetton has an estimated population of 12,867. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hetton sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hetton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% |
| Social rented homes | 27.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.6% |
Is Hetton a safe place to live?
Hetton recorded 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hetton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Hetton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hetton was down 17% on the year before: 1,107 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,333 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hetton?
Hetton is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hetton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.