Total Crime Rate
153.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Railway Cottages area has the 7th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb , and the 202nd highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Railway Cottages (NE46 3HG) in the last 12 months was 153.9 per 1,000 residents and was 27.0% higher 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 Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 70.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Railway Cottages (NE46 3HG), the main crime hotspot is near Burn Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 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 | Public order | Burn Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eilansgate Terrace | — |
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