Crime in Haydon & Hadrian: statistics, rates and trends
130 crimes were recorded in Haydon & Hadrian in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Haydon & Hadrian at a glance
- Crime trends in Haydon & Hadrian
- Types of crime in Haydon & Hadrian
- Haydon & Hadrian compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haydon & Hadrian
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haydon & Hadrian
- Demographics of Haydon & Hadrian
- Questions about crime in Haydon & Hadrian
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (46), other crime (17) and public order (17) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,794th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Haydon & Hadrian | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 130 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.0 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,488 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Haydon & Hadrian of any year here (130 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 130 | 29.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 181 | 40.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 137 | 30.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 158 | 35.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 180 | 40.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 194 | 43.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 236 | 52.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 145 | 32.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 166 | 37.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 6 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (70% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 90 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 10.2 | 34.2 | -49% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haydon & Hadrian; the highest is Hexham East (73.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Humshaugh, Northumberland (18.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haydon & Hadrian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltwhistle | 224 | 47.7 | +65% |
| Hexham West | 126 | 26.6 | -8% |
| Humshaugh | 82 | 18.2 | -37% |
| Hexham East | 436 | 73.6 | +154% |
| South Tynedale | 170 | 35.4 | +22% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | +113% |
| Bellingham | 147 | 39.6 | +37% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 80 | 19.8 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Haydon & Hadrian over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near John Martin Street | 11 |
| On or near North Bank | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Rosehill | 8 |
| On or near Bardon Mill | 7 |
| On or near Whittis Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near Tyne View Close | 6 |
| On or near Crook Hill Close | 3 |
Of the 117 crimes in Haydon & Hadrian with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 49.6% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 25.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 19.7% | 11.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 3.4% | 34.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
Haydon & Hadrian has an estimated population of 4,488 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haydon & Hadrian average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Haydon & Hadrian | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haydon & Hadrian a safe place to live?
Haydon & Hadrian recorded 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,794th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haydon & Hadrian?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 46 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other crime (17).
Is crime in Haydon & Hadrian going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haydon & Hadrian was down 28% on the year before: 130 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 181 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haydon & Hadrian?
About 4,488 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haydon & Hadrian?
Haydon & Hadrian is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.