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Crime in Bedale

Bedale had 62 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 61st of 139 North Yorkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% above the middle North Yorkshire area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

DL8, North Yorkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bedale

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49.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
61 of 139North Yorkshire rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common33 in 3 months

Month by month

20 Mar 25 Apr 19 May 28 Jun 18 Jul 16 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bedale. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3353%
anti-social behaviour1626%
criminal damage58%
public order23%
burglary23%
theft23%
drugs12%
weapons12%

Bedale against North Yorkshire

TypeBedale per 1,000Middle North Yorkshire areaChange
Violence26.215.70%
Burglary1.61.1–
Vehicle crime00.6–
Anti-social behaviour12.710.3▲ 23%
Theft and robbery1.62–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Leeming Bar62.3▼ 27%
Bedale49.1▼ 3%
Aiskew38▼ 2%
See every North Yorkshire area ranked on the crime in North Yorkshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bedale a safe area?

Bedale had about 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 61 of 139 North Yorkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bedale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (33), followed by anti-social behaviour (16) and criminal damage (5).