Crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
250 crimes were recorded in Bedale, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Bedale, North Yorkshire
- Types of crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire
- Bedale, North Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bedale, North Yorkshire
- Population and deprivation in Bedale, North Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire
- About this data
Note: North Yorkshire Police did not publish data for July 2026. Twelve-month figures here are estimated from the months that were published.
250 crimes were recorded in Bedale, North Yorkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 121 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bedale, North Yorkshire has the 3,055th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bedale, North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 250 | 40,894 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.2 | 64.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,079 | 635,270 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (353 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (248). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 250 | 49.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 254 | 50.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 292 | 57.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 353 | 69.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 343 | 67.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 248 | 48.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 264 | 52.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 331 | 65.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 287 | 56.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
| July 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bedale, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 23.8 | 0.70 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 9.6 | 0.63 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +18% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.2 | 0.47 | +300% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.0 | 0.40 | +67% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +40% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +133% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -61% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.41 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 48.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bedale, North Yorkshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bedale, North Yorkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bedale, North Yorkshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedale, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiskew & Leeming | 326 | 36.5 | -26% |
| Romanby | 214 | 33.3 | -32% |
| Masham & Fountains | 184 | 33.0 | -33% |
| Northallerton South | 809 | 128.0 | +160% |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 679 | 89.8 | +82% |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 154 | 23.6 | -52% |
| Scotton & Lower Wensleydale | 236 | 33.9 | -31% |
| Ripon Ure Bank & Spa | 314 | 37.3 | -24% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bedale, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Market Place | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Mowbray Crescent | 12 |
| On or near College Court | 11 |
| On or near | 9 |
| On or near Hird Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Parker Drive | 9 |
| On or near Calvert Way | 7 |
| On or near Javelin Way | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bedale, North Yorkshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 34.9% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 19.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 35 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 6.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Bedale, North Yorkshire has an estimated population of 5,079. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bedale, North Yorkshire sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bedale, North Yorkshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Bedale, North Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Bedale, North Yorkshire recorded 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedale, North Yorkshire was down 2% on the year before: 250 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 254 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bedale, North Yorkshire?
Bedale, North Yorkshire is policed by North Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bedale, North Yorkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.