Crime Rates for Hexham, NSW
⇌ Compare Hexham with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Hexham (2322) crime rate for the Year ending Dec 2025 was calculated from 163 reported incidents, equal to 103,822 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hexham, NSW in 2021 was 157. In the last 10 years, Hexham, NSW's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 31.4 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 2.1 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 157 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Hexham for 2025: Theft (61), Transport regulatory offences (53), Against justice procedures (10).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 120 | 178 | 288 | 255 | 246 | 126 | 161 | 114 | 131 | 136 | 163 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| Arson | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Assault | 4 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Drug offences | 7 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Liquor offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malicious damage to property | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Other offences | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Theft | 51 | 61 | 93 | 66 | 69 | 40 | 59 | 65 | 73 | 76 | 61 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 35 | 86 | 145 | 145 | 148 | 56 | 32 | 17 | 22 | 30 | 53 |
In 2025, Hexham, NSW recorded 163 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Transport regulatory offences' with 769 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2025) | incidents (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 3 | 100.00% (3) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 0 | 300.00% (0) |
| Criminal intent | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Offensive conduct | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in amphetamines | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 1 | 2 | -50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 3 | 0.00% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 0 | 3 | -100.00% (3) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
| Malicious damage to property | 7 | 4 | 75.00% (4) |
| Other offences | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Other offences against the person | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 4 | 0 | 400.00% (0) |
| Robbery with a firearm | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Robbery with a weapon not a firearm | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 4 | 2 | 100.00% (2) |
| Fraud | 42 | 50 | -16.00% (50) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5 | 7 | -28.57% (7) |
| Other theft | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 3 | -33.33% (3) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 2 | 5 | -60.00% (5) |
| Steal from person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Steal from retail store | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 53 | 30 | 76.67% (30) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Dec 2025), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). Rates may appear higher or lower than current reality depending on population changes, so it is difficult to declare any suburb completely safe or unsafe.
How safe do you feel in Hexham, NSW?
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FAQ About Crime in Hexham, NSW
How common is car theft in the Hexham, NSW?
There were 7 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Dec 2025, averaging 1 incident every 52.1 day.
Is Hexham, NSW safe in 2026
Based on official statistics, Hexham, NSW may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 103,822 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Dec 2025 is higher than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Hexham, NSW?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Hexham, NSW was Theft with 61 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Hexham, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates in Hexham, NSW have increased by 1% compared to five years ago.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hexham, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 15 incident against persons in Hexham, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Hexham, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, there were 68 property crime incident in Hexham, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hexham, NSW?
In Year ending Dec 2025, Hexham, NSW recorded 5 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Hexham (2021)
Hexham is a quiet suburb with around 157 people. This suburb has a small number of families with children, only 16.7% of households with an average household size of 2.1 people. The median household weekly income is $928, though the unemployment rate stands at 7.1%. A majority of people (80.5%) were born in Australia, though the suburb still enjoys a touch of cultural variety.
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If you’re considering living near Hexham , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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