Crime in Bedlington West: statistics, rates and trends
181 crimes were recorded in Bedlington West in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bedlington West at a glance
- Crime trends in Bedlington West
- Types of crime in Bedlington West
- Bedlington West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bedlington West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bedlington West
- Demographics of Bedlington West
- Questions about crime in Bedlington West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (79), anti-social behaviour (34) and other theft (18) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,572nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bedlington West | Northumberland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 181 | 25,844 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.7 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 4,935 | 331,420 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bedlington West peaked in the year to August 2019 (403 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (179). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 54%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 181 | 36.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 220 | 44.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 194 | 39.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 179 | 36.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 252 | 51.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 374 | 75.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 389 | 78.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 403 | 81.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 394 | 79.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 111 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 16.0 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bedlington West; the highest is Sleekburn (128.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Cramlington North (31.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedlington West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedlington Central | 663 | 123.1 | +236% |
| Bedlington East | 538 | 90.8 | +148% |
| Choppington & Hepscott | 277 | 54.1 | +47% |
| Stakeford | 347 | 78.2 | +113% |
| Sleekburn | 580 | 128.0 | +249% |
| Cramlington North | 153 | 31.0 | -16% |
| Bebside & Kitty Brewster | 233 | 51.7 | +41% |
| Cowpen | 693 | 101.3 | +176% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Bedlington West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Octavia Close” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Octavia Close | 21 |
| On or near Netherdale | 20 |
| On or near Choppington Road | 10 |
| On or near Red House Farm | 10 |
| On or near The Grange | 10 |
| On or near Chichester Grove | 8 |
| On or near Edinburgh Drive | 8 |
| On or near Meadowdale Crescent | 8 |
| On or near The Chase | 7 |
| On or near Longmeadows | 6 |
Of the 147 crimes in Bedlington West with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 37.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 36.1% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
Bedlington West has an estimated population of 4,935 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bedlington West average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bedlington West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bedlington West a safe place to live?
Bedlington West recorded 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,572nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bedlington West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Bedlington West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedlington West was down 18% on the year before: 181 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 220 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bedlington West?
About 4,935 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bedlington West?
Bedlington West 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.