Hexham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hexham’s crime profile in May 2025 demonstrated a marked improvement, with the overall crime rate standing at 5.3 per 1,000 residents—34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This reduction underscores a continued trend of lower-than-national-average crime levels, a pattern that may be influenced by Hexham’s rural-adjacent character and smaller population. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.5% of all crimes, reflecting their dominance in the local crime profile. This category, however, remained significantly below the UK average (2.4 per 1,000 vs. 2.8 per 1,000), a disparity that could be attributed to Hexham’s lower population density and fewer high-risk environments such as dense urban nightlife areas. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 20% of total crimes, though its rate (1.1 per 1,000) was 23% below the UK average. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended evening hours—likely influenced patterns of outdoor drinking and socialising, which may have contributed to fluctuations in public order and anti-social behaviour incidents. Criminal damage and arson rose to 16.4% of total crimes, a category that saw a 50% increase compared to April. This uptick, while modest, may be linked to the increased use of outdoor spaces during warmer weather. The overall crime picture in Hexham remains one of relative safety compared to the UK, with property crimes—particularly burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime—consistently below national averages. These trends suggest that local factors, such as the town’s quieter, community-oriented nature, may play a role in maintaining lower crime rates despite seasonal variations.

May 2025 saw a marked reduction in burglary, with an 83.3% decrease from 6 to 1 incident compared to April. This decline may be attributed to heightened community awareness or seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during bank holidays. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose by 50%, increasing from 6 to 9 incidents, a trend that could reflect increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 45.5% of total crimes, though this rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 15% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also showed a significant drop, decreasing by 23% compared to the UK average, linked to local initiatives or the area’s character as a quieter, rural-adjacent town. Shoplifting fell by 70% compared to the UK average, a figure that may indicate effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in Hexham’s commercial areas.

Hexham's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 3.5% decrease from 5.5 per 1,000 in April. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in the area’s monthly crime statistics, reflecting a consistent reduction in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that remains stable compared to prior months. When scaled to the local population of 10,393, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 189 residents over the course of May. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons to national figures are not provided in the data. The population-scaled perspective underscores Hexham’s relatively low crime profile, particularly when considering the town’s status as a built-up area within Northumberland, where rural characteristics may contribute to lower levels of property crime and public order offences. The reduction in burglary and public order offences, coupled with a rise in criminal damage and arson, suggests shifting patterns that warrant further contextual analysis.