Crime Rate in Hetton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hetton

The total recorded crimes in Hetton, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hetton crime rate of 14.21 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-1.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Hetton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ullswater Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Wear Street with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Hetton has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 14.21 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hetton)CrimesRank (Hetton)CrimesRank (Hetton)
Hendon416 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield265 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North128 82,062 32,072 3
Southwick168 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion103 141,860 51,872 4
Castle163 41,383 151,500 12
St Peter's149 51,670 71,752 5
Ryhope108 131,762 61,571 9
Redhill141 61,582 101,586 8
Houghton120 91,616 81,645 7
St Anne's133 71,454 131,269 14
Washington Central109 121,582 91,512 10
Sandhill96 151,474 121,506 11
Silksworth112 111,416 141,207 15
Washington West89 161,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row83 201,154 161,142 17
Washington East87 17989 20988 19
Copt Hill75 241,031 181,124 18
St Michael's86 181,000 19933 21
Barnes84 19893 23772 24
St Chad's63 25760 25945 20
Doxford77 23977 21853 22
Fulwell81 21935 22841 23
Washington South77 22818 24767 25

Hetton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 202414
November 202416
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202552
March 202535
February 202532
January 202526
December 202433
November 202440
October 202432
September 202427
August 202449
July 202436
June 202488
May 202451

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202514
February 20257
January 202512
December 202414
November 202421
October 202414
September 202414
August 202415
July 202419
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202512
February 20257
January 202516
December 202412
November 202413
October 202415
September 202418
August 202428
July 202427
June 202438
May 202434

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20258
February 20254
January 20254
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hetton in May 2025

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

1. Ullswater Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary1
2. Wear Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Front Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Millbeck Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Urwin Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clydesdale Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wordsworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
10. Mardale Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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