Crime in Hexham East: statistics, rates and trends
436 crimes were recorded in Hexham East in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hexham East at a glance
- Crime trends in Hexham East
- Types of crime in Hexham East
- Hexham East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hexham East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hexham East
- Demographics of Hexham East
- Questions about crime in Hexham East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (138), anti-social behaviour (103) and public order (40) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,078th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hexham East | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 436 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,924 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hexham East of any year here (436 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 436 | 73.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 532 | 89.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 445 | 75.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 448 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 494 | 83.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 506 | 85.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 515 | 86.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 640 | 108.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 795 | 134.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (44% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 84 to 103, while shoplifting fell from 48 to 28 and criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 138 | 23.3 | 34.2 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 17.4 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 40 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 4.7 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hexham East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hexham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham West | 126 | 26.6 | -64% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | -16% |
| South Tynedale | 170 | 35.4 | -52% |
| Humshaugh | 82 | 18.2 | -75% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 80 | 19.8 | -73% |
| Haydon & Hadrian | 130 | 29.0 | -61% |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 288 | 50.9 | -31% |
| Prudhoe South | 446 | 69.7 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Hexham East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hallgate” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hallgate | 28 |
| On or near Cattle Market | 24 |
| On or near Priestpopple | 23 |
| On or near Fore Street | 22 |
| On or near Hallstile Bank | 22 |
| On or near Maiden'S Walk | 22 |
| On or near White Cross | 18 |
| On or near Peth Head | 16 |
| On or near A695 | 13 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 13 |
Of the 333 crimes in Hexham East with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 124 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 110 | 33.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 26.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.9% | 34.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% | 5.2% |
Hexham East has an estimated population of 5,924 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hexham East average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hexham East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hexham East a safe place to live?
Hexham East recorded 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,078th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hexham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 138 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Hexham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hexham East was down 18% on the year before: 436 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 532 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hexham East?
About 5,924 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hexham East?
Hexham East 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.