Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Hexham recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 9, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hexham sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Shadforth has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Hexham — 9 vs 80 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Shadforth 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 Shadforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 80).