Crime in Bedlington East: statistics, rates and trends
538 crimes were recorded in Bedlington East in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bedlington East at a glance
- Crime trends in Bedlington East
- Types of crime in Bedlington East
- Bedlington East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bedlington East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bedlington East
- Demographics of Bedlington East
- Questions about crime in Bedlington East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), anti-social behaviour (132) and shoplifting (47) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,472nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bedlington East | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 538 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.8 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 5,922 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bedlington East of any year here (538 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 538 | 90.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 668 | 112.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 875 | 147.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,012 | 170.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 849 | 143.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 742 | 125.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 849 | 143.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 782 | 132.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 863 | 145.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bedlington East recorded notably more other crime (68% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (45% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (48% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 48 to 20 and criminal damage and arson fell from 64 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 30.7 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 22.3 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 7.9 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Public order | 40 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.5 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -58% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bedlington East; the highest is Croft, Northumberland (238.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Bedlington West (36.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedlington East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Central | 663 | 123.1 | +35% |
| Sleekburn | 580 | 128.0 | +41% |
| Bedlington West | 181 | 36.7 | -60% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | -43% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | +12% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | -14% |
| Croft | 1,471 | 238.0 | +162% |
| Newsham | 863 | 138.2 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Bedlington East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wood Lane” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wood Lane | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Wallington Close | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Mansion Court | 30 |
| On or near Stanley Grove | 27 |
| On or near Stead Lane | 24 |
| On or near Hatfield Chase | 23 |
| On or near Elenbel Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Jubilee Mews | 19 |
Of the 406 crimes in Bedlington East with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 132 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 141 | 34.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 137 | 33.7% | 4.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 26.8% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
Bedlington East has an estimated population of 5,922 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bedlington East average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bedlington East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bedlington East a safe place to live?
Bedlington East recorded 90.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,472nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Bedlington East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Bedlington East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedlington East was down 19% on the year before: 538 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 668 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bedlington East?
About 5,922 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bedlington East?
Bedlington East 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.