Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE21 · Gateshead
88
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hexham has less crime — 80 vs 88 incidents in April 2026.
Blaydon and Hexham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 88 and 80 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blaydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (15), while Hexham has more Public order (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hexham recorded fewer crimes than Blaydon — 80 vs 88 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Hexham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blaydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hexham had more Public order. Overall, Hexham recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 88).