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Crime in Hexham

Hexham had 238 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

NE46, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hexham

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75.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common100 in 3 months

Month by month

60 Mar 87 Apr 80 May 84 Jun 61 Jul 93 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hexham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10042%
anti-social behaviour5523%
public order198%
shoplifting188%
criminal damage146%
other crime83%
burglary83%
theft73%

Hexham against Northumberland

TypeHexham per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence31.618.1▲ 33%
Burglary2.52.3–
Vehicle crime0.92–
Anti-social behaviour17.416.6▼ 14%
Theft and robbery3.23.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hexham75.3▲ 5%
Corbridge33.6▼ 33%
Acomb7.1–
See every Northumberland area ranked on the crime in Northumberland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hexham a safe area?

Hexham had about 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hexham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (100), followed by anti-social behaviour (55) and public order (19).