Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hexham has less crime — 80 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Burnhope recorded substantially more crime than Hexham in April 2026 — 221 incidents compared to 80, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while Hexham has more Public order (10). Burnhope sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hexham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hexham recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 80 vs 221 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Hexham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hexham had more Public order. Overall, Hexham recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 221).