Crime Rates at Eastgate, Hexham, NE46 1BW

Eastgate area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb , and the 305th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Eastgate (NE46 1BW) in the last 12 months was 27.8 per 1,000 residents and was 77.1% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average (121.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Eastgate (NE46 1BW), the main crime hotspot is near Priestpopple. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.