Crime in Hetton: statistics, rates and trends
1,086 crimes were recorded in Hetton in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (388), anti-social behaviour (177) and criminal damage and arson (158) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,697th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hetton | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,086 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 12,867 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hetton of any year here (1,086 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,086 | 84.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,297 | 100.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,457 | 113.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,544 | 120.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,927 | 149.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,062 | 160.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,003 | 155.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,778 | 138.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,883 | 146.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hetton recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (82% above the national rate) and burglary (42% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (68% below) and drugs (45% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 140 to 177 and other crime rose from 45 to 54, while drugs fell from 43 to 23 and other theft fell from 104 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 388 | 30.2 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 13.8 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 | 12.3 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Public order | 68 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 65 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -43% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -44% |
| Other crime | 54 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -27% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hetton; the highest is Silksworth (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Doxford (59.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hetton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copt Hill | 906 | 71.4 | -15% |
| Houghton | 1,121 | 73.8 | -13% |
| Doxford | 719 | 59.2 | -30% |
| Shiney Row | 811 | 72.0 | -15% |
| St Chad's | 615 | 64.8 | -23% |
| Silksworth | 986 | 94.6 | +12% |
| Sandhill | 958 | 90.4 | +7% |
| Ryhope | 1,001 | 75.8 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Hetton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Front Street | 35 |
| On or near High Street | 30 |
| On or near South Hetton Road | 30 |
| On or near Ullswater Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Hartside Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Langdale Street | 23 |
| On or near Clydesdale Street | 22 |
| On or near Lincoln Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Cotherstone Court | 19 |
Of the 909 crimes in Hetton with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 328 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 266 | 29.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 259 | 28.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 16 | 1.8% | 34.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Hetton has an estimated population of 12,867 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hetton average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hetton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hetton a safe place to live?
Hetton recorded 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,697th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Hetton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 388 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Hetton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hetton was down 16% on the year before: 1,086 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,297 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hetton?
About 12,867 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hetton?
Hetton is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.