Hexham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hexham's September 2025 crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 13.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.4, positioning the area as one of the safer communities within Northumberland. The most striking finding was the unexpected 57.1% rise in anti-social behaviour, which climbed from 7 to 11 incidents—a development that contrasts with the 66.7% decline in burglary and the 29.4% reduction in violence and sexual offences. This divergence suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity, possibly influenced by the seasonal transition to autumn, when university freshers and back-to-school routines may contribute to increased social friction. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.4% of all reported crimes, though their absolute numbers fell from the previous month. Anti-social behaviour, now the second most common category at 16.7%, saw a marked increase, while public order offences—though relatively low in volume—were 48% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect Hexham's unique social dynamics. The area's low property crime rate, with only 18 incidents (1.7 per 1,000), further reinforces its status as a low-risk environment for theft and burglary. Seasonal factors, including the start of the academic year and the encroaching darkness of autumn, likely play a role in shaping these trends, though the exact causal links remain speculative. The overall crime rate, combined with the stability in violent crime and the drop in property-related offences, illustrates a community where targeted policing and seasonal awareness may be mitigating risks effectively.

September 2025 saw a sharp 57.1% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from 7 to 11. This surge contrasts with the 66.7% drop in burglary, where reported cases fell from 6 to 2, suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 29.4%, from 34 to 24, though this remains the largest single category of crime in Hexham. Public order offences stood out as significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 0.5, indicating a localised challenge in managing disruptive behaviour. Meanwhile, shoplifting incidents fell 18% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect Hexham's smaller retail footprint compared to more densely populated areas. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with some categories fluctuating sharply while others remain stable.

Hexham's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.8. This drop aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer late-night gatherings. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to larger urban centres. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 157 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within Hexham's population of 10,393. This monthly aggregate suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is lower than the national average, reinforcing Hexham's position as a safer area within Northumberland. The reduction in burglary and drugs-related crimes, coupled with the stability in violent crime, indicates that local policing efforts may be effectively addressing specific vulnerabilities in the community.