Crime in Hexham West: statistics, rates and trends

119 crimes were recorded in Hexham West in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 40 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hexham West has the 3,862nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hexham West was highest in the year to July 2020 (211 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (119). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hexham West 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. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-32%).

Anti-social behaviour in Hexham West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hexham West recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 33.6% of all crime in the area.

Violence and sexual offences in Hexham West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hexham West recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 25.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hexham West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hexham West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hexham West

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hexham West recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hexham West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hexham West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hexham West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hexham West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hexham West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hexham West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hexham West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hexham West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hexham West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hexham West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hexham West

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hexham West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hexham West

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hexham West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hexham West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hexham West.

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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hexham West 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.

Hexham West has an estimated population of 4,728. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hexham West sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.