Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE46 · Northumberland
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hexham has less crime — 37 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Castletown recorded substantially more crime than Hexham in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 37, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Hexham has more Public order (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hexham recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 37 vs 144 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Hexham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hexham had more Public order. Overall, Hexham recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 144).