Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (80) in April 2026.
Hexham and Prudhoe recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 80 and 80 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hexham sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Hexham and Prudhoe recorded identical crime totals in April 2026 (80 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hexham saw higher rates of Public order while Prudhoe had more Criminal damage & arson. Total crime levels were similar.