Hetton-le-Hole Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Possession of weapons in Hetton-le-Hole during October 2024 stood at 0.2 per 1,000 residents, 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights a unique challenge for the area. The overall crime rate for the month was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 12.3% below the UK average of 8.1. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.4% of all reported crimes (23 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (16.9%, 11 cases) and anti-social behaviour (12.3%, 8 cases). The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and darker evenings, may partly explain the persistence of violence and property-related crimes. However, the sharp increase in weapons-related offences remains an outlier, suggesting a specific local dynamic not reflected in broader UK patterns. The area's crime profile contrasts with the UK average in several categories, including criminal damage (103% above), burglary (112% above), and possession of weapons (186% above), while anti-social behaviour and public order offences fell significantly below national rates. These discrepancies reflect the area's unique social and environmental factors, which warrant further contextual analysis.

October 2024 saw a 100% increase in both drugs-related offences (from 1 to 2 cases) and possession of weapons (from 1 to 2 cases), marking the most significant month-on-month rise in these categories. This surge in weapons-related incidents, which now stand at 186% above the UK average, contrasts sharply with the 87.5% drop in vehicle crime (from 8 to 1 case). The crime mix shifted with property crimes (23 cases) and violent crimes (23 cases) remaining evenly balanced, though property crime rates were 112% above the UK average for burglary. Anti-social behaviour, at 12.3% of total crimes, was 30% below the UK average, reflecting a lower incidence of disruptive behaviour compared to national trends. A resident would find the 87.5% decline in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a marked reduction in thefts from parked vehicles, possibly linked to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or heightened local patrols.

Hetton-le-Hole's crime rate in October 2024 (7.1 per 1,000) represented a 12.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 140 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of criminal incidents in the area. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 9,124, underscores the area's position as one of the safer built-up areas within Sunderland. While the overall rate has declined, the persistence of certain categories—such as criminal damage (103% above UK average) and burglary (112% above UK average)—suggests that specific vulnerabilities remain unaddressed. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions that balance the area's generally low crime profile with its distinct challenges in property-related offences.