Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
188
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hexham has less crime — 80 vs 188 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded notably higher crime than Hexham in April 2026 — 188 vs 80 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Hexham has more Public order (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hexham recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 80 vs 188 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Hexham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hexham had more Public order. Overall, Hexham recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 188).