Crime Rate in Hetton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hetton

The total recorded crimes in Hetton, Sunderland, UK in March 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hetton crime rate of 13.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hetton, encompassing approximately 8,025 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Hetton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Front Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bradley Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Office Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hetton?

To understand the safety of Hetton, we need to analyze Hetton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Hetton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1533 crimes compared to 1605.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hetton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hetton had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,478 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Hetton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hetton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hetton has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 13.46 ranking 11th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Hetton crimes were 1,533. The crime rate of Hetton in 2024 was 191.02 (year) or 15.92 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hetton were around 1,478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 184.17 (year) or 15.35 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)CrimesRank (Sunderland)
Hendon321 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield285 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North109 102,062 32,072 3
Southwick136 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion128 41,860 51,872 4
St Peter's123 71,670 71,752 5
Redhill125 51,582 101,586 8
Ryhope124 61,762 61,571 9
Houghton118 81,616 81,645 7
Washington Central91 161,582 91,512 10
Castle118 91,383 151,500 12
Sandhill98 131,474 121,506 11
Silksworth100 121,416 141,207 15
St Anne's97 151,454 131,269 14
Copt Hill97 141,031 181,124 18
Washington West59 231,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row87 181,154 161,142 17
Doxford89 17977 21853 22
Washington East59 22989 20988 19
St Michael's76 201,000 19933 21
Fulwell84 19935 22841 23
St Chad's45 25760 25945 20
Barnes75 21893 23772 24
Washington South47 24818 24767 25

Hetton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202420
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202532
January 202526
December 202433
November 202440
October 202432
September 202427
August 202449
July 202436
June 202488
May 202451
April 202433

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 202414
November 202416
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 202412
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 239 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 202516
December 202412
November 202413
October 202415
September 202418
August 202428
July 202427
June 202438
May 202434
April 202419

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
January 202512
December 202414
November 202421
October 202414
September 202414
August 202415
July 202419
June 202442
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
June 20246
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hetton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hetton postcode area is presented below.

1. Front Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Bradley Terrace (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Office Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Queen Elizabeth Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lilywhite Terrace (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cotherstone Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ruskin Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
9. Eskdale Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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