Bedlington Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 saw Bedlington record a crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents, 20% above the UK average of 8.5. This figure highlights the area's position as a built-up centre within Northumberland, where crime patterns are shaped by the interplay of residential density and local economic activity. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.0%) and criminal damage and arson (11.9%). These figures are consistent with the character of a small town with a mix of community spaces and commercial zones, where interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues are more likely to occur. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as June marks the beginning of the summer season and the gradual increase in tourism in the surrounding rural areas. While the overall crime rate remains elevated compared to the UK average, the breakdown reveals a distinct local profile, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage significantly exceeding national benchmarks. This suggests that community-specific challenges, such as the management of public spaces and the prevention of vandalism, may require targeted approaches. The data also shows that property crimes, while present, are less dominant than violent and disorderly offences, a trend that may reflect the limited presence of high-value retail or commercial areas in the built-up core of Bedlington.

June 2023 marked a significant shift in Bedlington's crime profile, with bicycle theft surging by 100% from zero to one incident. This spike, while statistically small, may reflect increased cycling activity as temperatures rose and summer tourism began. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 28.1%, a decline consistent with the start of the summer season and potentially linked to reduced alcohol-related incidents in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour fell by 27.9%, though it remains 76% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in community management. Other crime increased by 100%, a category that includes diverse offences not captured in more specific classifications. This rise underscores the complexity of local crime patterns, with categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage continuing to exceed UK averages by significant margins.

Bedlington's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a 17.8% decrease from the previous month's 12.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the start of summer, when tourism and longer daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the pace of activity in a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime within the local population. While this rate remains above the UK average, the month-on-month drop suggests a potential seasonal pattern, with crime levels possibly influenced by the rhythms of community life and increased outdoor activity during warmer weather.