Hexham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,393, Hexham recorded 81 crimes in August 2025, translating to a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 3.7% below the UK average of 8.1, placing Hexham among the safer built-up areas in England and Wales. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 42% of the total (34 cases), followed by public order (11.1%) and anti-social behaviour (8.6%). This violent crime concentration contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically account for around 2.9 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August—marked by increased tourism and empty homes during school holidays—may contribute to this pattern. While violent crime rates are elevated compared to the UK, other categories like shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) are 21% below the national average, potentially reflecting Hexham’s lower retail density. Anti-social behaviour. from July, remains a persistent issue in public spaces, particularly near the town’s historic core. Property crimes, comprising 24 incidents, were evenly split between burglary and other theft, both of which exceeded UK averages by 122% and 18%, respectively. This suggests that targeted areas, such as commercial districts or residential zones with transient populations, may be particularly vulnerable. The overall crime rate, while up 55.8% from July, remains a testament to Hexham’s generally low crime environment, shaped by its rural setting and smaller population. However, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences raises questions about localized factors, such as increased foot traffic or unaddressed tensions in public spaces, that warrant further observation.

August 2025 saw a stark surge in violence and sexual offences, which jumped 126.7% from 15 to 34 incidents. This increase, though unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic in public spaces during August’s peak tourism period. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose 200% (2 to 6), suggesting heightened activity in areas prone to vandalism or arson during summer months. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped 66.7% (3 to 1), possibly due to reduced car usage during holidays or increased security measures in parking areas. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 22.2% (9 to 7), a decline that may correlate with local initiatives or temporary shifts in community behaviour. Hexham’s violent crime rate (3.3 per 1,000) is 15% above the UK average, while shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) is 21% below—a disparity that could reflect the area’s low retail density compared to urban centres. These shifts underscore the combination of local geography and crime patterns, with August’s data revealing both vulnerabilities and resilience in Hexham’s crime profile.

Hexham’s crime rate in August 2025 rose 55.8% compared to July’s 5.0 per 1,000, reaching 7.8 per 1,000. This increase aligns with seasonal patterns typical of August, a peak holiday month when tourism and transient populations may influence local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, Hexham recorded roughly three crimes per day in August, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s built-up character within Northumberland’s rural landscape. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 128 residents, illustrating the relative rarity of crime in this population of 10,393. This monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though targeted areas—such as those near tourist attractions—may see concentrated activity. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Hexham remains significantly safer than the UK average, with its crime rate 3.7% below the national figure, despite the month-on-month rise. This contrast highlights the area’s unique position as a low-crime built-up area within a broader rural context, where localized factors often outweigh national trends.