Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Hexham recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 12, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hexham sees higher rates of Public order (10), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Hexham — 12 vs 80 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. North Tyneside 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 North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 80).