Crime Rates at Humshaugh, Hexham, NE46 4EP

This area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Haydon and Hadrian , and the 228th 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 4EP) in the last 12 months was 22.7 per 1,000 residents and was 41.8% lower than the Haydon and Hadrian average (38.9 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. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around postcode NE46 4EP, the main crime hotspot is near Simmonds Court, with 2 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.