Crime in Bedlington Central: statistics, rates and trends
663 crimes were recorded in Bedlington Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bedlington Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Bedlington Central
- Types of crime in Bedlington Central
- Bedlington Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bedlington Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bedlington Central
- Demographics of Bedlington Central
- Questions about crime in Bedlington Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (185), shoplifting (140) and anti-social behaviour (128) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 782nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bedlington Central | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 663 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.1 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,386 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bedlington Central of any year here (663 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 663 | 123.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 763 | 141.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 708 | 131.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 720 | 133.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 813 | 150.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 817 | 151.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 972 | 180.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,088 | 202.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,144 | 212.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bedlington Central recorded notably more shoplifting (3.1 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and public order (56% above the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 20 to 29, while violence and sexual offences fell from 284 to 185 and criminal damage and arson fell from 67 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 | 34.3 | 34.2 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 140 | 26.0 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 23.8 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Public order | 56 | 10.4 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 10.2 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other crime | 29 | 5.4 | 2.1 | +45% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bedlington Central; the highest is Sleekburn (128.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cramlington North (31.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedlington Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington West | 181 | 36.7 | -70% |
| Bedlington East | 538 | 90.8 | -26% |
| Sleekburn | 580 | 128.0 | +4% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | -58% |
| Cramlington North | 153 | 31.0 | -75% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 277 | 54.1 | -56% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | -36% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Bedlington Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (99).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 99 |
| On or near Kyloe Place | 75 |
| On or near Vulcan Place | 72 |
| On or near A193 | 52 |
| On or near Front Street West | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Park Road | 18 |
| On or near Hartford Road West | 17 |
| On or near B1331 | 15 |
| On or near Northumberland Avenue | 15 |
Of the 535 crimes in Bedlington Central with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 128 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 194 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 154 | 28.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 26.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5 | 0.9% | 34.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bedlington Central has an estimated population of 5,386 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bedlington Central average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bedlington Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bedlington Central a safe place to live?
Bedlington Central recorded 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 782nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Bedlington Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 185 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (140).
Is crime in Bedlington Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedlington Central was down 13% on the year before: 663 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 763 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bedlington Central?
About 5,386 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bedlington Central?
Bedlington Central 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.