Hexham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hexham's crime profile in March 2024 reveals a balanced but distinct pattern between property and violent crimes. With 53 total crimes reported—23 property-related and 17 violent—the area's crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents sits 33.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This discrepancy underscores Hexham's position as a built-up area within rural Northumberland, where crime trends diverge from densely populated urban centres. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.1% of all crimes, slightly outpacing property crimes, though both categories remain well below UK averages. For instance, violent crime in Hexham was 40% lower than the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's smaller population and lower density of nightlife or commercial activity. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and criminal damage showed mixed trends: shoplifting rose 133.3% compared to February, while burglary fell by 20%. These shifts may be influenced by seasonal factors, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings affecting both anti-social behaviour and retail-related offences. The data also highlights a marked underperformance of vehicle crime and public order offences compared to the UK average, with the latter being 63% below national levels—a trend consistent with Hexham's quieter, more suburban character. Overall, the crime picture illustrates a managed environment where community-focused policing and the area's rural-urban hybridity likely contribute to its relatively low crime rates.

March 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 175% (from 4 to 11 incidents) and shoplifting rising by 133.3% (from 3 to 7). These increases suggest a shift in criminal activity, potentially linked to the transition to spring and longer evenings. Meanwhile, violent crimes fell by 22.7% (from 22 to 17), aligning with Hexham's overall rate of 5.1 per 1,000—33.8% below the UK average. Violent crime rates in Hexham were 40% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a category that typically dominates urban centres. However, criminal damage and arson rose 75% compared to February, exceeding the UK average by 21%, indicating a potential vulnerability in property-related incidents. Residents may find the 17% monthly increase in anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it reflects a sharp rise in community disruptions.

Hexham's crime rate in March 2024 rose 17.8% compared to February's 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. Daily, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported, a figure that translates to one in every 196 residents over the month—a relatively low frequency compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure metric underscores the area's lower density of reported incidents, though it does not account for unreported crimes. The population context reveals that with 10,393 residents, Hexham's crime profile remains markedly below the UK average, which aligns with its character as a built-up area within Northumberland, where rural influences may temper urban crime trends. The increase from February, while notable, remains within a broader context of stable crime management, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal transitions or community initiatives—may play a role in the fluctuation.