Bedlington Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bedlington's February 2026 crime statistics reveal an unusually low level of activity, with a single public order offence reported — a rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, 98.4% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's exceptional safety, though the absence of other crime types raises questions about the data's completeness or local factors. Public order offences, the sole category reported, were 76% below the UK average for this category (0.4 per 1,000), suggesting either a genuine reduction in incidents or potential underreporting. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — likely contributes to the low crime rate, as fewer people are present in public spaces. However, the complete absence of property crimes, which are typically more prevalent in built-up areas, deviates from expected patterns. This could indicate heightened community engagement in local policing, or temporary factors such as reduced foot traffic due to weather or local events. The data also highlights the importance of regional variations in crime trends, with Bedlington's profile reflecting a combination of geographical isolation and a small population size. While the low rate aligns with seasonal expectations, the lack of other crime types may warrant further investigation to confirm whether this represents a long-term trend or an anomaly. The area's unique characteristics, including its location within Northumberland and its status as a built-up area, likely play a role in shaping these patterns.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 97.5% decrease in Bedlington's crime rate, from 2.4 to 0.1 per 1,000 residents. This drop was driven entirely by a collapse in public order offences, which accounted for 100% of reported crimes — a category that was 76% below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The absence of other crime types, such as burglary or violence, contrasts with typical patterns in similar areas. For residents, the most striking insight is the complete absence of property crimes, which are usually more common in built-up areas. This anomaly may reflect seasonal factors, with winter months typically seeing lower outdoor activity, or a temporary reduction in incidents linked to local events or policing efforts. The data also highlights a stark divergence from national trends, where public order offences often contribute significantly to overall crime rates.

Bedlington's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 0.1 per 1,000 residents, a 97.5% decline from the previous month's 2.4 per 1,000. This drop positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with only one crime reported across 28 days — roughly 0 crimes per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 17,198 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the exceptionally low incidence of crime. While this figure is a local monthly aggregate, it contrasts sharply with the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Bedlington's residents face a risk level far below national norms, with no significant spikes in any crime category. This consistency with seasonal patterns — a winter lull in activity — reinforces the area's safety profile, though further analysis may explore whether this reflects a genuine trend or temporary factors.