Hexham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hexham’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This significant improvement reflects a broader trend of reduced violent crime and property offences compared to national figures. The most common crime types were anti-social behaviour (23.3% of total) and violence and sexual offences (23.3%), both of which remained well below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour in Hexham matched the national rate, while violence and sexual offences were 51% lower than the UK average, likely influenced by the area’s relatively small population and community-focused environment. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may have contributed to the rise in public order offences, which were 11% above the UK average. However, this increase was offset by a 44.4% decline in shoplifting, which may indicate improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during bank holidays. The overall crime profile suggests Hexham’s safety is driven by its rural-urban mix, with lower population density reducing opportunities for certain crimes while community engagement helps mitigate anti-social behaviour.

May 2024 saw a 44.4% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 9 to 5. This reduction is notable given Hexham’s retail presence, which typically drives such offences. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 400%, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike may reflect increased car usage during longer evenings or changes in parking patterns. Other theft also rose sharply, tripling from 1 to 4 cases. Public order offences, which were absent in April, jumped to 7 in May, a 100% increase. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained 51% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour matched the national rate. The data underscores Hexham’s relative safety in violent crime categories, despite rising property-related offences.

Hexham’s crime rate in May 2024 rose 62.1% compared to April’s 3.6 per 1,000, reaching 5.8 per 1,000. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased socialising, which may contribute to higher public order incidents. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported per day in Hexham over May, a figure that reflects local patterns but cannot be directly compared to national averages due to differing population sizes. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 173 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for Hexham’s population of 10,393. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the rise from April suggests a need to monitor trends in public order and vehicle-related offences. The population-scaled perspective shows that Hexham remains significantly safer than the UK average, but the increase in specific crime types warrants attention to local factors such as seasonal activity and community engagement.