Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE46 · Northumberland
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hexham has less crime — 37 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Hexham in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 37, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (86), while Hexham has more Public order (4). Byker sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hexham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hexham recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 37 vs 438 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Hexham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hexham had more Public order. Overall, Hexham recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 438).