Crime in Bedlington Central: statistics, rates and trends
683 crimes were recorded in Bedlington Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bedlington Central
- Questions about crime in Bedlington Central
- About this data
683 crimes were recorded in Bedlington Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 192 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bedlington Central has the 730th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bedlington Central | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 683 | 26,302 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.8 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 5,386 | 331,420 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bedlington Central was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,174 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (683). Over the whole period it fell 42%, 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 | 683 | 126.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 760 | 141.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 688 | 127.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 742 | 137.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 804 | 149.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 863 | 160.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 909 | 168.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,121 | 208.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,174 | 218.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bedlington Central 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in other crime (+36%) and anti-social behaviour (+27%). The largest falls were in other theft (-45%) and violence and sexual offences (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 35.6 | 1.04 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 140 | 26.0 | 3.14 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 24.3 | 1.59 | +27% |
| Public order | 61 | 11.3 | 1.70 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 11.1 | 1.64 | -8% |
| Other crime | 30 | 5.6 | 2.64 | +36% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.9 | 1.19 | +62% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.9 | 0.38 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 0.69 | +150% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -78% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bedlington Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bedlington Central recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 28.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bedlington Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bedlington Central recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bedlington Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bedlington Central recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bedlington Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bedlington Central recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bedlington Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bedlington Central recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bedlington Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bedlington Central recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bedlington Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bedlington Central recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bedlington Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bedlington Central recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bedlington Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bedlington Central recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bedlington Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bedlington Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bedlington Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bedlington Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bedlington Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bedlington Central recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bedlington Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bedlington Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bedlington Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bedlington Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bedlington Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bedlington Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedlington Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington West | 185 | 37.5 | -70% |
| Bedlington East | 542 | 91.5 | -28% |
| Sleekburn | 600 | 132.5 | +4% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 247 | 54.8 | -57% |
| Cramlington North | 161 | 32.6 | -74% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 297 | 58.0 | -54% |
| Stakeford | 357 | 80.5 | -37% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | -20% |
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 Bedlington Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 104 |
| On or near Kyloe Place | 86 |
| On or near Vulcan Place | 70 |
| On or near A193 | 47 |
| On or near Front Street West | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Hartford Road West | 15 |
| On or near Millfield | 15 |
| On or near Park Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bedlington Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 204 | 29.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 160 | 23.4% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 19.9% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 19.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bedlington Central has an estimated population of 5,386. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bedlington Central sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bedlington Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Bedlington Central a safe place to live?
Bedlington Central recorded 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Bedlington Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (140).
Is crime in Bedlington Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedlington Central was down 10% on the year before: 683 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 760 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bedlington Central?
Bedlington Central is policed by Northumbria. 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 Bedlington Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.