Crime in Bedlington West: statistics, rates and trends

185 crimes were recorded in Bedlington West in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bedlington West has the 3,530th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bedlington West was highest in the year to July 2019 (421 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (178). Over the whole period it fell 53%, 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 Bedlington West 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+10%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bedlington West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bedlington West recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 45.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bedlington West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bedlington West recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bedlington West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bedlington West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bedlington West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bedlington West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bedlington West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bedlington West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bedlington West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bedlington West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bedlington West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bedlington West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bedlington West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bedlington West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bedlington West

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bedlington West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bedlington West

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bedlington West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bedlington West 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.

Bedlington West has an estimated population of 4,935. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bedlington West sits in decile 7.8, 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 Bedlington West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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