Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE8 · Gateshead
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hexham has less crime — 80 vs 472 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Hexham in April 2026 — 472 incidents compared to 80, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (44), while Hexham has more Public order (10). Gateshead sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hexham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Hexham recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 80 vs 472 incidents. That is 83% 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 472).