Crime in Hexham: statistics, rates and trends
562 crimes were recorded in Hexham in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (168), anti-social behaviour (144) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,101st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hexham | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 562 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.8 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 10,652 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hexham of any year here (562 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 562 | 52.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 668 | 62.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 589 | 55.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 634 | 59.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 653 | 61.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 673 | 63.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 728 | 68.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 803 | 75.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 969 | 91.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 120 to 144, while violence and sexual offences fell from 247 to 168 and shoplifting fell from 51 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 15.8 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 13.5 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.3 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hexham; the highest is Consett (100.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Ponteland (35.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hexham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe | 690 | 62.9 | +19% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 398 | 48.8 | -7% |
| Consett | 2,831 | 100.1 | +90% |
| Throckley | 601 | 86.5 | +64% |
| Ryton | 657 | 78.0 | +48% |
| Rowlands Gill | 357 | 63.9 | +21% |
| Ponteland | 442 | 35.4 | -33% |
| Blaydon | 1,342 | 98.4 | +87% |
Of the 2 areas within Hexham, Hexham East had the highest crime rate (73.6 per 1,000) and Hexham West the lowest (26.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham East | Neighbourhood | 5,924 | 436 | 73.6 |
| Hexham West | Neighbourhood | 4,728 | 126 | 26.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Hexham 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 418 crimes in Hexham with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 136 | 32.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 26.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.2% | 5.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Hexham has an estimated population of 10,652 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hexham average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hexham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hexham a safe place to live?
Hexham recorded 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,101st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hexham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Hexham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hexham was down 16% on the year before: 562 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 668 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hexham?
About 10,652 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hexham?
Hexham 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.