Crime in Hexham: statistics, rates and trends
594 crimes were recorded in Hexham in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
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594 crimes were recorded in Hexham in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 190 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hexham has the 1,047th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hexham | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 594 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.8 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 10,652 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hexham was highest in the year to July 2018 (956 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (594). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 594 | 55.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 628 | 59.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 598 | 56.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 626 | 58.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 664 | 62.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 683 | 64.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 711 | 66.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 854 | 80.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 956 | 89.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hexham 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 increases were in public order (+11%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-19%) and shoplifting (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 17.8 | 0.52 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 12.8 | 0.83 | +8% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.7 | 0.44 | -19% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.1 | 0.23 | -20% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 0.29 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +300% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -78% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hexham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hexham recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hexham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hexham recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hexham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hexham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hexham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hexham recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hexham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hexham recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hexham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hexham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hexham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hexham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hexham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hexham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hexham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hexham recorded 12 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hexham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hexham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hexham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hexham recorded 4 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 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hexham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hexham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hexham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hexham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hexham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hexham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hexham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hexham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hexham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe | 699 | 63.8 | +14% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 401 | 49.2 | -12% |
| Consett | 2,719 | 96.1 | +72% |
| Throckley | 604 | 86.9 | +56% |
| Ryton | 621 | 73.8 | +32% |
| Rowlands Gill | 352 | 63.0 | +13% |
| Ponteland | 457 | 36.6 | -34% |
| Blaydon | 1,398 | 102.5 | +84% |
2 areas within Hexham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hexham East had the highest rate (80.2 per 1,000) and Hexham West the lowest (25.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham East | Neighbourhood | 5,924 | 475 | 80.2 |
| Hexham West | Neighbourhood | 4,728 | 119 | 25.2 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hallgate | 33 |
| On or near Maiden'S Walk | 26 |
| On or near Fore Street | 26 |
| On or near Priestpopple | 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 Broadway Gardens | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hexham 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 | 180 | 30.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 157 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 136 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 17.8% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Hexham has an estimated population of 10,652. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hexham sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hexham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Hexham a safe place to live?
Hexham recorded 55.8 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (136).
Is crime in Hexham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hexham was down 5% on the year before: 594 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 628 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hexham?
Hexham 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.