Hexham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Hexham, 5.2 crimes were reported in July 2024—a rate 38.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 192 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. Violence and sexual offences were the most common crime type, accounting for 40.7% of all reports, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and public order offences (16.7%). These figures align with Hexham’s character as a largely rural built-up area with a mix of historic town centre activity and surrounding open countryside. The summer season, with schools out and tourism peaking, likely contributes to patterns seen in the data. Violence and sexual offences may partly explain the high proportion of violent crimes, as outdoor festivals and events in July could increase opportunities for such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, often linked to alcohol consumption and social gatherings, may also reflect the area’s seasonal rhythm. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of property crimes—only 24.1% of total reports—suggests Hexham’s lower population density and reduced commercial activity compared to major urban centres. The crime profile illustrates a balance between the transient nature of summer visitors and the stable, low-density residential environment typical of Northumberland’s rural built-up areas.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to June. Anti-social behaviour increased by 66.7%, rising from 6 to 10 reports, a change consistent with the summer season’s social dynamics. Burglary also rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, potentially linked to increased home occupancy during school holidays. Bicycle theft surged by 100%, with one reported incident—though this may reflect improved reporting rather than a genuine increase. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 69.2%, from 13 to 4 reports, due to reduced retail footfall during the summer. Theft from the person also fell sharply by 66.7%, from 3 to 1 incident, a decline that may be attributed to lower pedestrian traffic in the area. Public order offences stood out as the only category above the UK average, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 compared to the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000. This could be connected to Hexham’s historic town centre, where events and festivals may generate more public space conflicts. Violent crimes, however, remained 26% below the UK average, with a rate of 2.1 per 1,000. For residents, the most concrete insight is the 38.1% gap between Hexham’s crime rate and the UK average—a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the summer’s typical spikes in certain crime types.

Hexham’s crime rate in July 2024 (5.2 per 1,000) represented an 11.4% decrease from June’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within Hexham’s population of 10,393 residents. This translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 192 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. When compared to the UK average, Hexham’s performance is striking: its crime rate is 38.1% lower than the national figure, a gap that reflects both the area’s rural character and its effective community policing strategies. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates Hexham’s safety: with fewer than 10 crimes reported per 1,000 people, the area’s residents face significantly lower exposure to crime than the national average. This is particularly evident in violent crimes, which are 26% below the UK average, and in property crimes, which are 37% below the national figure. The combination of low population density, strong local policing, and the seasonal nature of tourism likely contributes to these figures, creating an environment where crime is both less frequent and less severe than in more densely populated regions.