Crime Rates for Hexham, VIC
⇌ Compare Hexham with another suburbAs of the March 2026 data release, The Hexham (3273) crime rate for the 2025 was calculated from 15 reported criminal offences, equating to a rate of 11,538 offences per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Hexham, VIC in 2021 was 130. In the last 10 years, Hexham, VIC's crime rate has seen a decrease. Recent data indicates that the rate of Assault and Robbery is 1 offence per 18.6 people.Recent data indicates that the rate of property crime (Burglary and Theft) is 1 offence per 43.3 people. When considering these numbers, it is also important to consider the trends of these numbers compared to the greater melbourne area.
Most Common Crimes in Hexham for 2025: A Crimes against the person (10), B Property and deception offences (5), C Drug offences (0).
| Type/Year | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5 | 33 | 35 | 23 | 16 | 56 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| A Crimes against the person | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| B Property and deception offences | 2 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| C Drug offences | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D Public order and security offences | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E Justice procedures offences | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| F Other offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 15 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2015 to 2025, overall crime has increased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'B Property and deception offences' with 101 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | offences (2025) | offences (2024) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault and related offences In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 7 reported cases of Assault and related offences. | 7 | 1 | 600.00% |
| Robbery In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Robbery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Stalking, harassment and threatening behaviour. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Dangerous and negligent acts endangering people. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| crimes against the person In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 3 reported cases of crimes against the person. | 3 | 1 | 200.00% |
| Arson In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Arson. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Property damage In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Property damage. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Burglary/Break and enter In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Theft In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 1 reported cases of Theft. | 1 | 3 | -66.67% |
| Deception In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 2 reported cases of Deception. | 2 | 0 | 200.00% |
| Bribery In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Bribery. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug dealing and trafficking In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cultivate or manufacture drugs In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Cultivate or manufacture drugs. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Drug use and possession In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Drug use and possession. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other drug offences In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other drug offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Weapons and explosives offences In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Disorderly and offensive conduct In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public nuisance offences In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public nuisance offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public security offences In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Public security offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Justice procedures In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Justice procedures. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Breaches of orders In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Breaches of orders. | 0 | 2 | -100.00% |
| Regulatory driving offences In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Regulatory driving offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transport regulation offences In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Transport regulation offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other government regulatory offences In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous offences In 2025, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences. | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Overview
No of offences (As of Year 2025 Dec), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as offences per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported offences 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, VIC?
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FAQ About Crime in Hexham, VIC
How common is car theft in the Hexham, VIC?
Motor vehicle theft does not occur in the Hexham, VIC.
What are the most commonly stolen property items in burglary/break and enter and theft offences in Hexham, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, the most commonly stolen items in Hexham, VIC are Cash/Document (8), Power Tools (6), Livestock (4), Electrical Appliances (4) and Tools (4).
What is the crime rate in Hexham, VIC?
Hexham, VIC has a crime rate of 15 reported criminal offences.
Is Hexham, VIC a safe suburb?
Based on official statistics, Hexham, VIC may be considered less safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 11,538 offenses per 100,000 people is higher than the overall crime rate in Victoria.
What is the most common crime in Hexham, VIC?
In 2025, the most common crime type in Hexham, VIC was A Crimes against the person with 10 reported offences.
Has crime in the Hexham, VIC increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 73% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Hexham, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 10 offenses against persons in Hexham, VIC, including robbery, assault, stalking, and other crimes.
What is the rate of property crime in Hexham, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, there were 3 property crime offenses in Hexham, VIC, including arson, theft, burglary, and other related crimes.
What is the number of drug offenses in Hexham, VIC?
As of Year 2025 Dec, Hexham, VIC recorded 0 drug offenses, including drug dealing, drug use, drug manufacturing, and other related crimes.
Community Snapshot – Hexham (2021)
Hexham is a quiet suburb with around 130 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 41.7% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.6 people. The median household weekly income is $1687, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.7%. The area has a strong local identity, with over 88.4% of people born in Australia.
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Safest suburbs around Hexham, VIC
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.
- Chatsworth - 0 offences (0.00000 per 100,000 people)
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- Minjah - 1 offences (0.01538 per 100,000 people)
- Ellerslie - 5 offences (0.03185 per 100,000 people)
- Woorndoo - 10 offences (0.06250 per 100,000 people)
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- Framlingham East - 4 offences (0.16000 per 100,000 people)
- Nareeb - 16 offences (0.33333 per 100,000 people)
AI Analysis
- Crime data from 2015 to 2025 shows fluctuating trends with intermittent spikes in certain categories, but no consistent long-term increase or decrease.
- Theft is the dominant property crime, with a notable peak around 2020 followed by a sharp decline in subsequent years.
- Assault and related offences represent the primary violent crime, experiencing occasional surges, particularly in 2023 and 2025.
- A major spike occurred in theft offenses in 2020, jumping dramatically compared to previous and following years.
- Overall safety relevance indicates episodic challenges with violent crime and property theft, though recent years show improvements in property-related offenses.
Disclaimer: This content is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify information independently.
*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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