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Crime rate in Hexham (NSW), NSW, Australia, 2322

Suburb in Newcastle

Crime Rank: 50/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 157 Population of the suburb from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 18.71 km2 Area size of the suburb in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 163 Total number of crimes in the suburb
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 1,038.22 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 8 Total number of violent crimes in the suburb (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 26 Total number of property crimes in the suburb (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
50.96 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
165.61 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon suburbs with less
Violent Crimes
96.63% Number of suburbs with less violent crimes
home icon suburbs with less
Property Crimes
96.85% Number of suburbs with less property crimes

5 year Hexham (NSW) crime trends

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Hexham (NSW) crime compared

Top crime types in Hexham (NSW):


  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 53 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    53

  • Deception

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 42 reported cases of Deception.

    42

  • Theft

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 15 reported cases of Theft.

    15

  • Justice procedures offences

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 10 reported cases of Justice procedures offences.

    10

  • Property damage

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 7 reported cases of Property damage.

    7

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    6

  • Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 6 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour.

    6

  • Drug use and possession

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 5 reported cases of Drug use and possession.

    5

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    4

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    4

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 4 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    4

  • Robbery

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Robbery.

    2

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    2

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 2 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    2

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) there were 1 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    1


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Hexham (NSW)

    1 in 20

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 20

  • NSW

    1 in 83

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 83

  • Australia

    1 in 87

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 87

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Hexham (NSW)

    1 in 6

    In 2025 in Hexham (NSW) your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 6

  • NSW

    1 in 42

    In 2025 in NSW your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 42

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2025 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hexham (NSW) rank in crime?

Hexham (NSW) suburb is ranked 50/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Hexham (NSW) a safe suburb?

Hexham (NSW) suburb is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Hexham (NSW)?

The top crime types in Hexham (NSW) are Transport regulation offences, Deception, Theft.

What is the most reported crime in Hexham (NSW)?

53 Transport regulation offences cases were reported in Hexham (NSW) in 2025.

Is crime increasing in Hexham (NSW)?

Crime in Hexham (NSW) has increased by 19.85% from 2024 to 2025.

How many murders were in Hexham (NSW) in 2025?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Hexham (NSW) in 2025.

The data is based on annual 2025 data from state police departments and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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