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Crime in South Hetton

South Hetton had 100 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 139 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 45th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

DH6, County Durham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of South Hetton

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139crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
45 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common34 in 3 months

Month by month

31 Apr 37 May 29 Jun 33 Jul 39 Aug 28 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of South Hetton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3434%
anti-social behaviour2424%
criminal damage1818%
theft77%
public order55%
burglary55%
other crime44%
vehicle crime22%

South Hetton against County Durham

TypeSouth Hetton per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence47.341.7▲ 62%
Burglary6.94.2–
Vehicle crime2.82.8–
Anti-social behaviour33.418.5▼ 17%
Theft and robbery9.76.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Murton208.6▲ 1%
Shotton Colliery201.5▲ 35%
South Hetton139▲ 3%
Easington Lane89.9▼ 12%
Easington86.2▲ 9%
Hetton-le-Hole81▼ 8%
Haswell72.4▲ 6%
See every County Durham area ranked on the crime in County Durham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is South Hetton a safe area?

South Hetton had about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 45 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in South Hetton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (34), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and criminal damage (18).