Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE46 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE18 · Northumberland
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stamfordham has less crime — 3 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Hexham recorded substantially more crime than Stamfordham in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 3, a 26.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hexham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (26) and Public order (10), while Stamfordham has more Other theft (1). 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, Stamfordham recorded fewer crimes than Hexham — 3 vs 80 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Stamfordham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hexham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Stamfordham had more Other theft. Overall, Stamfordham recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 80).