Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
492
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hexham has less crime — 80 vs 492 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Hexham in April 2026 — 492 incidents compared to 80, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hexham sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Criminal damage & arson (43). Hexham is below the national average while Newcastle Upon Tyne is above, making Hexham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hexham recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 80 vs 492 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Hexham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hexham saw higher rates of Public order while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hexham recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 492).