Crime Rate in Hetton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hetton

The total recorded crimes in Hetton, Sunderland, UK in July 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hetton crime rate of 14.58 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Hetton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lincoln Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Front Street with total crimes: 4
  • Four Lane Ends 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 areas in the Sunderland.

    • 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 July 2025 the Hetton has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 14.58 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hetton)CrimesRank (Hetton)CrimesRank (Hetton)
Hendon346 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield266 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North123 72,062 32,072 3
Southwick175 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion124 51,860 51,872 4
St Peter's148 41,670 71,752 5
Ryhope119 81,762 61,571 9
St Anne's124 61,454 131,269 14
Houghton108 131,616 81,645 7
Redhill110 121,582 101,586 8
Washington Central86 151,582 91,512 10
Silksworth116 101,416 141,207 15
Sandhill111 111,474 121,506 11
Castle93 141,383 151,500 12
Washington West84 181,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row76 201,154 161,142 17
Washington South86 16818 24767 25
Copt Hill84 171,031 181,124 18
Washington East83 19989 20988 19
St Michael's66 231,000 19933 21
St Chad's57 25760 25945 20
Doxford75 22977 21853 22
Fulwell76 21935 22841 23
Barnes57 24893 23772 24

Hetton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 473 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202550
May 202551
April 202552
March 202535
February 202532
January 202526
December 202433
November 202440
October 202432
September 202427
August 202449

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202517
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 202414
November 202416
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202519
May 20259
April 202512
March 202514
February 20257
January 202512
December 202414
November 202421
October 202414
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20259
April 20257
March 202512
February 20257
January 202516
December 202412
November 202413
October 202415
September 202418
August 202428

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 202511
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410

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
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 20256
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hetton in July 2025

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

1. Lincoln Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Front Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Four Lane Ends (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. South Market Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Allendale Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Borrowdale Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
8. Clydesdale Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elemore Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blindy Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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