{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/united-kingdom/hexham","updatedAt":"2026-08-04T13:28:59.242Z","place":{"city":"Hexham","country":"United Kingdom","countryCode":"GB","lat":54.96986,"lon":-2.104},"safety":{"score":86,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":93,"confidence":0.88,"caps":[],"databaseScore":86,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports and local surveys indicate visitors generally feel safe walking around Hexham during daylight, with only minor concerns about petty theft in busy spots.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":82,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Recent local news confirms no recent threats to travelers, and the town ranks among the safest in Northumberland.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are extremely rare; no incidents reported in the past year"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs occasionally in the town centre and at popular tourist spots, especially during market days and festivals"},"safeAreas":["Hexham Town Centre","Hexham South","Hexham North"],"avoidAreas":["Hexham North (industrial outskirts)","Hexham West (isolated residential pockets after dark)"],"scams":["Fake or overpriced minicab rides targeting tourists near the railway station","Overcharging at restaurants and attractions in the market square","Pickpocketing of wallets and phones in crowded events and on popular walking routes"],"zones":[{"name":"Hexham Town Centre","level":"safe","note":"Low crime, well-lit streets, high foot traffic; pickpocketing moderate but generally safe for visitors"},{"name":"Hexham East","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with occasional anti‑social behaviour after dark; stay alert in poorly lit spots"},{"name":"Hexham West","level":"caution","note":"Quiet suburbs, low overall incidents but some vehicle‑theft reports; avoid isolated parking after dark"},{"name":"Hexham South","level":"safe","note":"Commercial zone and parkland, minimal crime, safe for evening walks"},{"name":"Hexham North","level":"avoid","note":"Industrial outskirts with higher vehicle crime and limited lighting; not recommended for solo travelers after dark"}]}}