Hexham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hexham’s crime rate in April 2025 remained lower than the UK average, standing at 5.5 per 1,000 residents — 28.6% below the national figure of 7.7. This subdued profile reflects the area’s character as a rural built-up area within Northumberland, where low population density and limited urban infrastructure likely contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (29.8% of total), anti-social behaviour (28.1%), and criminal damage and arson (10.5%). While violence and sexual offences in Hexham were 39% below the UK average, the area’s anti-social behaviour rate was 13% above, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing low-level disorder. Seasonal factors in April — such as the Easter period and increased outdoor activity during spring — may have influenced crime patterns, with some categories like shoplifting and public order offences declining by 50% compared to March. However, the sharp 500% increase in burglary highlights a potential vulnerability in Hexham’s property crime prevention strategies, particularly given that burglary rates here are 122% above the UK average. These trends underscore the combination of local conditions and national crime profiles, with Hexham’s rural setting offering both advantages and unique challenges in maintaining public safety.

April 2025 saw a 500% increase in burglary, rising from one incident to six — a sharp jump that contrasts with Hexham’s generally low property crime rates. This spike in burglary, which is 122% above the UK average, may reflect seasonal factors such as Easter-related disruptions or increased outdoor activity during spring. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences surged by 142.9%, climbing from seven to 17 cases — a figure that, despite being 39% below the UK average, suggests local pressures in this category. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences both fell by 50%, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during Easter or changes in community behaviour. The anti-social behaviour rate, though only 13% above the UK average, remains a consistent concern in Hexham, indicating that social dynamics in the area may contribute to persistent low-level disorder.

Hexham's crime rate in April 2025 rose 29.6% compared to March 2025, increasing from 4.2 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the area’s historically low crime profile. below the UK average. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows that over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents — a rate that, while notable, reflects a relatively quiet month in a low-crime area. On a daily basis, Hexham recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s sparse population density and limited urban infrastructure. This daily context underscores that crime, while present, remains a rare occurrence in Hexham compared to larger, more densely populated centres. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Hexham’s crime rate, though higher than March, remains a small fraction of the national average, suggesting that local factors — such as community cohesion or rural isolation — may temper crime trends in ways that diverge from UK-wide patterns.