Crime in Bebside & Kitty Brewster: statistics, rates and trends
233 crimes were recorded in Bebside & Kitty Brewster in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bebside & Kitty Brewster at a glance
- Crime trends in Bebside & Kitty Brewster
- Types of crime in Bebside & Kitty Brewster
- Bebside & Kitty Brewster compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bebside & Kitty Brewster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bebside & Kitty Brewster
- Demographics of Bebside & Kitty Brewster
- Questions about crime in Bebside & Kitty Brewster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (67), anti-social behaviour (52) and shoplifting (26) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,960th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bebside & Kitty Brewster | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 233 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.7 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,509 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bebside & Kitty Brewster of any year here (233 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 56%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 233 | 51.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 292 | 64.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 388 | 86.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 476 | 105.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 399 | 88.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 420 | 93.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 419 | 92.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 478 | 106.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 525 | 116.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) and shoplifting (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 101 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 14.9 | 34.2 | -34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 11.5 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 5.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bebside & Kitty Brewster; the highest is Croft, Northumberland (238.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Plessey (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bebside & Kitty Brewster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | +96% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | +167% |
| Isabella | 887 | 131.8 | +155% |
| Croft | 1,471 | 238.0 | +361% |
| Plessey | 101 | 33.6 | -35% |
| Bedlington East | 538 | 90.8 | +76% |
| South Blyth | 474 | 94.2 | +82% |
| Wensleydale | 315 | 99.2 | +92% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Bebside & Kitty Brewster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
| On or near Ark Royal Close | 11 |
| On or near Yeavering Way | 11 |
| On or near Tynedale Drive | 10 |
| On or near Highfield | 9 |
| On or near Kingsdale Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Edlingham Green | 8 |
| On or near Horton Park | 8 |
| On or near Aydon Square | 7 |
Of the 181 crimes in Bebside & Kitty Brewster with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 81 | 44.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 26.5% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 26.0% | 11.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 1.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Bebside & Kitty Brewster has an estimated population of 4,509 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.6%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bebside & Kitty Brewster average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bebside & Kitty Brewster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bebside & Kitty Brewster a safe place to live?
Bebside & Kitty Brewster recorded 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,960th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bebside & Kitty Brewster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 67 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Bebside & Kitty Brewster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bebside & Kitty Brewster was down 20% on the year before: 233 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 292 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bebside & Kitty Brewster?
About 4,509 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bebside & Kitty Brewster?
Bebside & Kitty Brewster is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.