Crime in Hexham West: statistics, rates and trends
126 crimes were recorded in Hexham West in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hexham West at a glance
- Crime trends in Hexham West
- Types of crime in Hexham West
- Hexham West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hexham West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hexham West
- Demographics of Hexham West
- Questions about crime in Hexham West
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (41), violence and sexual offences (30) and criminal damage and arson (13) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,842nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hexham West | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 126 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.6 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,728 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hexham West of any year here (126 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 126 | 26.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 136 | 28.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 144 | 30.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 186 | 39.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 159 | 33.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 167 | 35.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 213 | 45.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 163 | 34.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 174 | 36.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (81% below) and anti-social behaviour (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 46 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 8.7 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 6.3 | 34.2 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hexham West; the highest is Hexham East (73.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Humshaugh, Northumberland (18.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hexham West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham East | 436 | 73.6 | +176% |
| Corbridge | 325 | 61.6 | +131% |
| South Tynedale | 170 | 35.4 | +33% |
| Humshaugh | 82 | 18.2 | -32% |
| Haydon & Hadrian | 130 | 29.0 | +9% |
| Stocksfield & Bywell | 80 | 19.8 | -26% |
| Prudhoe West & Mickley | 288 | 50.9 | +91% |
| Prudhoe South | 446 | 69.7 | +162% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Hexham West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Broadway Gardens” and “Wydon Park” (12 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broadway Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Wydon Park | 12 |
| On or near St Matthews Road | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Police Station | 8 |
| On or near Leazes Park | 6 |
| On or near Whetstone Green | 5 |
| On or near Charlton Close | 4 |
| On or near Maidens Croft | 4 |
| On or near St Pauls Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 85 crimes in Hexham West with one. The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 42.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 30.6% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 25.9% | 11.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Hexham West has an estimated population of 4,728 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hexham West average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hexham West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hexham West a safe place to live?
Hexham West recorded 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,842nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hexham West?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 41 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (30).
Is crime in Hexham West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hexham West was down 7% on the year before: 126 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 136 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hexham West?
About 4,728 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hexham West?
Hexham West 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.