Hexham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hexham's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, combined with a diverse mix of crime types, reflects Hexham's unique position as a small built-up area within Northumberland's rural landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.8% of all reported crimes, a figure that remains 24% below the UK average. This category's decrease by 20% from December, while significant, is tempered by a sharp rise in public order offences, which now represent 14.3% of total crimes. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to these patterns. Anti-social behaviour, at 18.4% of total crimes, remains 8% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement initiatives. The area's low vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 highlights the impact of Hexham's limited commercial activity and lower population density. These factors, combined with the area's historical character as a market town with strong community ties, help explain the overall crime profile. While the rise in public order offences indicates a need for targeted interventions, the broader trend of maintaining rates significantly below the UK average demonstrates the effectiveness of local policing strategies.

Public order offences in Hexham surged by 250% in January 2025, jumping from 2 to 7 cases. This dramatic increase, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlights a significant shift in local crime patterns. The rise in public order offences may partly explain the overall 8.8% increase in the area's crime rate compared to December. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences dropped by 20%, from 25 to 20 cases, a decrease that contrasts with the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This category remains 24% below the national benchmark, suggesting effective community policing efforts. Vehicle crime, though minimal at 1 case, saw a 100% increase from December, a change that may reflect seasonal factors or specific local events. The stark contrast between Hexham's vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.4 per 1,000) illustrates the area's unique characteristics, where low traffic density and limited commercial activity likely contribute to reduced vehicle-related offences.

Hexham's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 8.8% compared to December 2024, moving from 4.3 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, suggests a slight shift in local crime dynamics. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 2 crimes reported each day in January, a figure that reflects the area's overall low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively safe environment in Hexham. When viewed against the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Hexham's rate remains 33.8% below the national benchmark. This gap is particularly notable in categories like vehicle crime and shoplifting, which are 76% and 52% below UK averages respectively. The population context further illustrates that even with the 8.8% increase, Hexham's crime profile remains significantly less volatile than the UK average. This comparison highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining low crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations.