Crime in Hexham East: statistics, rates and trends
475 crimes were recorded in Hexham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hexham East
- Questions about crime in Hexham East
- About this data
475 crimes were recorded in Hexham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 160 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hexham East has the 1,842nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hexham East | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 475 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.2 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,924 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hexham East was highest in the year to July 2018 (783 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (441). Over the whole period it fell 39%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 475 | 80.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 492 | 83.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 451 | 76.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 441 | 74.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 497 | 83.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 525 | 88.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 500 | 84.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 678 | 114.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 783 | 132.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hexham East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+18%) and other theft (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-31%) and criminal damage and arson (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 27.0 | 0.79 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 16.2 | 1.06 | +9% |
| Public order | 46 | 7.8 | 1.17 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -21% |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.4 | 0.84 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 5.2 | 0.63 | -31% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -4% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.5 | 1.68 | +250% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -36% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.37 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.41 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hexham East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hexham East recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hexham East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hexham East recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hexham East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hexham East recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hexham East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hexham East recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hexham East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hexham East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hexham East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hexham East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hexham East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hexham East recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hexham East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hexham East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hexham East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hexham East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hexham East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hexham East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hexham East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hexham East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hexham East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hexham East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hexham East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hexham East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hexham East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hexham East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hexham East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hexham East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hexham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham West | 119 | 25.2 | -69% |
| Corbridge | 314 | 59.5 | -26% |
| South Tynedale | 183 | 38.1 | -53% |
| Humshaugh | 85 | 18.9 | -76% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 81 | 20.1 | -75% |
| Haydon & Hadrian | 151 | 33.6 | -58% |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 277 | 48.9 | -39% |
| Prudhoe South | 458 | 71.6 | -11% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hexham East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hallgate | 33 |
| On or near Priestpopple | 26 |
| On or near Fore Street | 26 |
| On or near Maiden'S Walk | 26 |
| On or near Hallstile Bank | 23 |
| On or near White Cross | 23 |
| On or near Cattle Market | 22 |
| On or near Peth Head | 19 |
| On or near Dean Street | 14 |
| On or near A695 | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hexham East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 147 | 30.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 129 | 27.2% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 18.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Hexham East has an estimated population of 5,924. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hexham East sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hexham East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Hexham East a safe place to live?
Hexham East recorded 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hexham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Hexham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hexham East was down 3% on the year before: 475 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 492 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hexham East?
Hexham East is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hexham East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.