Crime in Hetton-le-Hole: statistics, rates and trends
839 crimes were recorded in Hetton-le-Hole in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hetton-le-Hole at a glance
- Crime trends in Hetton-le-Hole
- Types of crime in Hetton-le-Hole
- Hetton-le-Hole compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hetton-le-Hole
- Streets with the most crime in Hetton-le-Hole
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hetton-le-Hole
- Population and deprivation in Hetton-le-Hole
- Questions about crime in Hetton-le-Hole
- About this data
839 crimes were recorded in Hetton-le-Hole in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 292 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hetton-le-Hole has the 532nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hetton-le-Hole | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 839 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.8 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,774 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hetton-le-Hole was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,395 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (839). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 839 | 85.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 898 | 91.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,004 | 102.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 992 | 101.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,191 | 121.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,395 | 142.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,385 | 141.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,163 | 119.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,199 | 122.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hetton-le-Hole 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 (+40%) and anti-social behaviour (+36%). The largest falls were in drugs (-57%) and other theft (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 292 | 29.9 | 0.87 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 17.3 | 1.13 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 10.5 | 1.55 | -16% |
| Burglary | 61 | 6.2 | 1.76 | -16% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.5 | 0.83 | -8% |
| Other crime | 42 | 4.3 | 2.03 | +40% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.8 | 0.77 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +46% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.53 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +100% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.23 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hetton-le-Hole
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hetton-le-Hole
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hetton-le-Hole
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hetton-le-Hole
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hetton-le-Hole
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hetton-le-Hole
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hetton-le-Hole
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hetton-le-Hole
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hetton-le-Hole
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hetton-le-Hole
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hetton-le-Hole
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hetton-le-Hole
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hetton-le-Hole
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hetton-le-Hole
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hetton-le-Hole recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hetton-le-Hole, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hetton-le-Hole.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hetton-le-Hole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton-le-Spring | 1,140 | 98.2 | +14% |
| Fence Houses | 360 | 59.2 | -31% |
| Murton (County Durham) | 1,485 | 186.7 | +118% |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 1,101 | 60.4 | -30% |
| Seaham | 2,825 | 124.8 | +45% |
| Shotton Colliery | 640 | 125.9 | +47% |
| Easington (County Durham) | 1,190 | 179.1 | +109% |
| Durham | 6,338 | 128.4 | +50% |
1 areas within Hetton-le-Hole, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hetton had the highest rate (86.0 per 1,000) and Hetton the lowest (86.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton | Neighbourhood | 12,867 | 1,107 | 86.0 |
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-le-Hole over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Front Street | 34 |
| On or near Lilywhite Terrace | 26 |
| On or near Byer Square | 24 |
| On or near Langdale Street | 22 |
| On or near Clydesdale Street | 20 |
| On or near Edward Street | 20 |
| On or near Lunesdale Street | 19 |
| On or near The Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Lincoln Crescent | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hetton-le-Hole 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 | 267 | 31.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 207 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 169 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 162 | 19.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hetton-le-Hole has an estimated population of 9,774. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hetton-le-Hole 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-le-Hole |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.1% |
Is Hetton-le-Hole a safe place to live?
Hetton-le-Hole recorded 85.8 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-le-Hole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 292 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Hetton-le-Hole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hetton-le-Hole was down 7% on the year before: 839 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 898 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hetton-le-Hole?
Hetton-le-Hole 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-le-Hole. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.