Total Crime Rate
13.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beech Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 1,088 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 Beech Avenue (NE46 3AF) in the last 12 months was 13.5 per 1,000 residents and was 88.9% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
In the area around Beech Avenue (NE46 3AF), the main crime hotspot is near B6305. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 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 crime | The Link | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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