Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hexham has less crime — 80 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Castletown recorded substantially more crime than Hexham in April 2026 — 236 incidents compared to 80, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (48), while Hexham has more Public order (10). Castletown 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 Castletown — 80 vs 236 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Hexham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hexham had more Public order. Overall, Hexham recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 236).