Crime Rate in Hexham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hexham West

The total recorded crimes in Hexham West, Northumberland, UK in July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hexham West crime rate of 2.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hexham West, encompassing approximately 3,174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Hexham West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Whetstone Green with total crimes: 2
  • Police Station with total crimes: 1
  • Crescent Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hexham West?

To understand the safety of Hexham West, we need to analyze Hexham West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Northumberland:

    • In 2024, Hexham West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Northumberland average, with 105 crimes compared to 547.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hexham West recorded fewer crimes than 64 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

    • In 2023, Hexham West had fewer crimes than the Northumberland average, with 147 crimes compared to 531. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hexham West recorded fewer crimes than 60 out of 65 other areas in the Northumberland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Northumberland, Hexham West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hexham West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hexham West has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 64th out of 65 in the Northumberland, UK

In 2024, the total Hexham West crimes were 105. The crime rate of Hexham West in 2024 was 33.08 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 65 dangerous area in the Northumberland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hexham West were around 147 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.31 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking 61 most dangerous area in the Northumberland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hexham West)CrimesRank (Hexham West)CrimesRank (Hexham West)
Croft153 11,841 11,725 1
Morpeth North105 31,595 21,448 2
Alnwick110 21,167 51,060 6
College86 71,479 31,237 3
Cramlington Village74 91,001 71,170 4
Ashington Central71 121,247 41,131 5
Druridge Bay103 4656 21655 22
Hirst95 5951 8970 8
Newsham55 211,041 61,008 7
Cowpen89 6904 9910 9
Bedlington Central77 8767 13688 21
Seaton with Newbiggin West59 19674 19852 10
Newbiggin Central and East66 15849 10839 13
Haydon and Hadrian71 10444 34349 39
Bedlington East41 35718 15844 11
Kitty Brewster66 14835 11730 17
Isabella71 11781 12844 12
Norham and Islandshires66 13687 16571 27
Sleekburn64 16641 23778 14
Wensleydale42 33718 14460 33
Bothal50 28577 30750 15
Cramlington East49 29635 26748 16
Rothbury42 32685 17621 24
Choppington63 17636 25631 23
Cramlington West53 25654 22707 18
Amble56 20676 18707 19
Stocksfield and Broomhaugh62 18613 27689 20
Holywell52 26663 20615 25
Prudhoe South54 22639 24585 26
Berwick North54 23578 29518 30
Pegswood53 24551 31381 36
Lynemouth50 27604 28535 29
Ponteland North15 60421 36546 28
Bywell48 30369 40444 34
Hexham Central with Acomb45 31541 32475 31
Haltwhistle29 41402 38465 32
Seghill with Seaton Delaval41 36476 33434 35
Haydon42 34403 37309 45
Berwick East40 37443 35354 38
Plessey21 50336 43359 37
Hexham East35 38363 41325 44
Hartley24 44375 39335 42
Stakeford31 39324 44266 49
Cramlington Eastfield25 43268 52344 40
Wooler30 40299 47341 41
Longhorsley27 42350 42333 43
Amble West with Warkworth23 47301 45267 48
Berwick West with Ord24 45300 46261 50
Cramlington North17 55161 61289 46
Ponteland West23 46282 51239 53
Ponteland East and Stannington20 51292 50287 47
Morpeth Kirkhill17 56297 48244 52
Bellingham23 48224 55200 58
Prudhoe North17 53294 49220 55
Bedlington West21 49187 59198 59
Cramlington South East15 58232 54256 51
South Blyth19 52247 53203 56
Bamburgh16 57200 57226 54
Morpeth Stobhill17 54205 56201 57
South Tynedale15 59190 58144 62
Shilbottle14 61186 60174 60
Corbridge11 63150 6279 66
Longhoughton11 62138 63116 63
Humshaugh4 66116 6499 64
Ponteland South with Heddon8 6586 6682 65

Hexham West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

High Crime Locations Hexham West in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hexham West postcode area is presented below.

1. Whetstone Green (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Crescent Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Leazes Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Broadway Gardens (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Dukes Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Millfield Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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