Crime in Hetton-le-Hole: statistics, rates and trends
822 crimes were recorded in Hetton-le-Hole in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hetton-le-Hole
- Questions about crime in Hetton-le-Hole
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (280), anti-social behaviour (167) and criminal damage and arson (101) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 545th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hetton-le-Hole | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 822 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.1 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 9,774 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hetton-le-Hole of any year here (822 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 822 | 84.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 880 | 90.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,007 | 103.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 998 | 102.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,178 | 120.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,364 | 139.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,396 | 142.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,195 | 122.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,175 | 120.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hetton-le-Hole recorded notably more other crime (84% above the national rate), burglary (73% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (53% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (44% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 116 to 167 and vehicle crime rose from 33 to 39, while other theft fell from 55 to 35 and criminal damage and arson fell from 122 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 280 | 28.6 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 17.1 | 15.4 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 10.3 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Burglary | 60 | 6.1 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hetton-le-Hole; the highest is Murton (County Durham) (188.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Shiney Row and Penshaw (60.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hetton-le-Hole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton-le-Spring | 1,135 | 97.8 | +16% |
| Fence Houses | 366 | 60.2 | -28% |
| Murton (County Durham) | 1,495 | 188.0 | +124% |
| Shiney Row and Penshaw | 1,094 | 60.1 | -29% |
| Seaham | 2,840 | 125.5 | +49% |
| Shotton Colliery | 691 | 135.9 | +62% |
| Easington (County Durham) | 1,212 | 182.4 | +117% |
| Durham | 6,305 | 127.7 | +52% |
Hetton is the one area listed within Hetton-le-Hole, with 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton | Neighbourhood | 12,867 | 1,086 | 84.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Hetton-le-Hole over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Front Street | 35 |
| On or near Langdale Street | 23 |
| On or near Clydesdale Street | 22 |
| On or near Lincoln Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Byer Square | 21 |
| On or near Edward Street | 19 |
| On or near Lunesdale Street | 19 |
| On or near Lilywhite Terrace | 18 |
| On or near The Avenue | 15 |
Of the 655 crimes in Hetton-le-Hole with a recorded outcome, 40% 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 167 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 264 | 40.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 199 | 30.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 24.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.8% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Hetton-le-Hole has an estimated population of 9,774 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), more social housing (26%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hetton-le-Hole average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hetton-le-Hole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hetton-le-Hole a safe place to live?
Hetton-le-Hole recorded 84.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 545th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Hetton-le-Hole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 280 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (167).
Is crime in Hetton-le-Hole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hetton-le-Hole was down 7% on the year before: 822 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 880 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hetton-le-Hole?
About 9,774 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hetton-le-Hole?
Hetton-le-Hole 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.