Total Crime Rate
30.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Alexandra Crescent area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb , and the 356th 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 Alexandra Crescent (NE46 3AA) in the last 12 months was 30.3 per 1,000 residents and was 70.7% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alexandra Crescent (NE46 3AA), the main crime hotspot is near Broadway Gardens. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Whitby Avenue | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Whetstone Green | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Avenue | Under investigation |
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