Hexham crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
181 recorded in this period, compared with 130 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hexham
Hexham is a primarily industrial and semi-rural locality situated in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, within the City of Newcastle local government area and carrying the postcode 2322. Geographically positioned on the banks of the Hunter River, the area is characterized by low-lying floodplains, extensive wetlands, and major transport corridors, including the Pacific Highway and the Main Northern railway line. Due to its industrial zoning and environmental constraints, Hexham has a very small permanent residential population, functioning primarily as a commercial and logistics hub rather than a traditional residential suburb.
Local life and amenities in Hexham are defined by its heavy industry, freight logistics facilities, and transport infrastructure rather than community retail services. The locality is a vital junction connecting Newcastle to the Hunter Valley and the state's north, housing major transport depots, manufacturing works, and engineering services. Recreational and lifestyle amenities within the suburb itself are minimal, with residents relying on neighboring suburbs such as Beresfield or Mayfield for shopping, schooling, and healthcare services.
Historically, Hexham was traditionally inhabited by the Worimi and Wonnarua Aboriginal peoples before European settlement. Established in the early 19th century, the locality became an important early industrial and agricultural node, significantly shaped by coal mining, river transport, and the historic Hexham bridge crossings. Its heritage is closely tied to the broader industrialization of the Lower Hunter Valley, featuring historical transport routes and former colliery sites that trace the region's economic evolution from colonial settlement to modern heavy industry.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Transport regulatory offences | 76 | 34 |
| Fraud | 29 | 48 |
| Malicious damage to property | 10 | 3 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 7 | 1 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 6 | 3 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 | 5 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 5 | 5 |
| Breach bail conditions | 4 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 4 | 1 |
| Other offences | 3 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 3 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 3 | 1 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 0 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 2 | 1 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 2 | 1 |
| Steal from retail store | 2 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 157 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.