Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE46 · Northumberland
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 2 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Hexham recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in February 2026 — 37 incidents compared to 2, a 18.5x difference. 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, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Hexham — 2 vs 37 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Hexham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (15 incidents) while Stocksfield's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.