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Crime in Bedlington

Bedlington had 380 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 59 Northumberland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 26% above the middle Northumberland area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

NE22, Northumberland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bedlington

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80.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 59Northumberland rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common129 in 3 months

Month by month

117 Mar 144 Apr 147 May 124 Jun 116 Jul 140 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12934%
anti-social behaviour8823%
shoplifting369%
criminal damage349%
public order236%
other crime154%
burglary133%
drugs123%

Bedlington against Northumberland

TypeBedlington per 1,000Middle Northumberland areaChange
Violence27.218.10%
Burglary2.72.3–
Vehicle crime2.32–
Anti-social behaviour18.616.6▼ 1%
Theft and robbery2.73.2▼ 41%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cowpen161▲ 16%
Bomarsund146.1▲ 5%
Choppington104.4▲ 10%
West Sleekburn94▲ 8%
Bedlington Station93.4▼ 5%
Bebside93.4▼ 16%
Bedlington80.1▼ 7%
See every Northumberland area ranked on the crime in Northumberland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bedlington a safe area?

Bedlington had about 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 59 Northumberland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bedlington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (129), followed by anti-social behaviour (88) and shoplifting (36).