Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE46 · Northumberland
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE35 · South Tyneside
101
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hexham has less crime — 37 vs 101 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded substantially more crime than Hexham in February 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 37, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hexham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9), while South Tyneside has more Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hexham recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 37 vs 101 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Hexham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hexham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while South Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hexham recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 101).