Total Crime Rate
19.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Glen Terrace area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Hexham Central with Acomb , and the 195th lowest crime rate of 1,082 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 Glen Terrace (NE46 3LA) in the last 12 months was 19.5 per 1,000 residents and was 81.1% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glen Terrace (NE46 3LA), 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 | Vehicle crime | Westbourne Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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