Total Crime Rate
31.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Monks Terrace area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb , and the 345th 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 Monks Terrace (NE46 1HS) in the last 12 months was 31.9 per 1,000 residents and was 73.7% 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 Shoplifting with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Monks Terrace (NE46 1HS), the main crime hotspot is near Dene Park. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hexham Central with Acomb| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | A695 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Glanton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dene Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dene Park | Under investigation |
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