Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb , and the 318th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Northumberland .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (NE46 2JF) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 72.6% lower than the Hexham Central with Acomb average (103.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode NE46 2JF, the main crime hotspot is near Wydon Park. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Valebrook | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | St Pauls Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | St Pauls Road | Under investigation |
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