Crime in Beddington: statistics, rates and trends

898 crimes were recorded in Beddington in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 317 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beddington has the 1,793rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Beddington was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,023 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (824). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beddington 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary, drugs, robbery.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+81%) and burglary (+36%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Beddington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beddington recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Beddington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beddington recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Beddington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beddington recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Beddington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beddington recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Beddington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beddington recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Beddington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beddington recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Beddington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beddington recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Beddington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beddington recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Beddington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beddington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Beddington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beddington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Beddington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beddington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Beddington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beddington recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Beddington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beddington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Beddington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beddington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beddington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beddington.

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 Beddington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beddington 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.

Beddington has an estimated population of 10,994. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beddington sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Beddington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.