WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Hexham East Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hexham East, localized within Northumberland.

Total Crimes

26

Annual Crime Rate

56.5per 1k

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,317

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences12
Anti-social Behaviour6
Shoplifting4
Other Crime2
Drug Offences1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hallstile Bank Map
Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 1
4
On or near Peth Head Map
Other crime: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near A695 Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Commercial Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Maiden'S Walk Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Quarry Edge Map
Drugs: 1
1
On or near Hallgate Map
Shoplifting: 1
1
On or near Springfield Road Map
Possession of weapons: 1
1
On or near Priestpopple Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Northumberland district.

Local Rank

#41safest in Northumberland

City Average

74.83per 1k

Local Policing

West Tynedale

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Local Priorities

Anti-social behaviour in park areas, including littering, bin fires and criminal damage

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Increased patrols, partnership work with local counsellors, schools and fire service. Educational inputs, identification of culprits, Youth Justice Services, letters and behaviour contracts.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Rural theft of vehicles, machinery, quadbikes in farm locations

Issued: 24 Feb 2026

Status Update

Supporting farms, rural communities, and industrial estates through crime-prevention advice and a visible policing presence, including regular engagement at Hexham Mart.

Actioned: 22 Apr 2026

Shoplifting

Issued: 30 Jan 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging with stores and increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken, including arrests, consideration of remands, and pursuing Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge.

Actioned: 1 Apr 2026

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JUN27

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schedule

2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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The Bridge, Library and community hub, Haydon Bridge

DEC12

Drop In Session

Meeting

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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The Bridge, Library & Community Hub, Haydon Bridge

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