Bedlington — Neighbourhood Policing Team
Local policing team in the Northumbria Police area: contact routes, current priorities and public events.
Northumberland is one of the largest counties to police in England and Wales in terms of square miles. Save for the south east corner it is a largely rural county. We have police bases in Berwick, Alnwick, Morpeth, Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth, Prudhoe and Hexham.
Contact the team
In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or use Northumbria Police's online reporting.
Recorded crime — June 2026
213 street-level crimes recorded within this team’s boundary.
Compared with May 2026 (243): ▼ 30 (12%) lower. Recorded-crime counts fluctuate month to month.
- Violence and sexual offences67 · 31%
- Anti-social behaviour49 · 23%
- Shoplifting30 · 14%
- Criminal damage and arson20 · 9%
- Public order14 · 7%
- Other crime12 · 6%
- Burglary5 · 2%
- Other theft5 · 2%
Street-level open data from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0), counted within this team’s official boundary. Locations on data.police.uk are approximate — snapped to anonymised map points near where each crime occurred — so figures are a guide, not an exact address-level count. Captured 2026-08-08.
What happened to reported crimes — June 2026
57 recorded outcomes logged within this team’s boundary.
- Investigation complete; no suspect identified50 · 88%
- Awaiting court outcome3 · 5%
- Unable to prosecute suspect2 · 4%
- Suspect charged as part of another case1 · 2%
- Offender given a caution1 · 2%
Recorded outcomes from data.police.uk (Open Government Licence v3.0). A crime and its outcome can fall in different months, so these do not map one-to-one onto the crime counts above. Captured 2026-08-09.
Current priorities
Retail and business Crime
We are working closely with Bedlington businesses and partner agencies to reduce crime impacting our retailers and commercial areas. By sharing intelligence and identifying repeat offenders, we’re able to take a targeted, problem-solving approach that reduces harm and disruption. Our work includes using enforcement options such as Criminal Behaviour Orders, while also looking at longer term interventions that address the root causes of offending. Our overall aim is to safeguard local businesses, build public confidence, and ensure Bedlington remains a safe and welcoming place to shop and work.
Set: 2026-06-16
Tackling anti-social behaviour: nuisance and motorcycle disorder
We are directing our resources towards hotspot locations identified through police reports and community intelligence. Through increased high visibility patrols, joint work with partner agencies, and targeted problem solving activity, we aim to reduce disruption and improve the quality of life for local residents. This includes coordinated responses such as tenancy-related enforcement visits carried out alongside housing teams.
Set: 2026-06-16
Public events & surgeries
Pop up Police Station
2026-07-18 · Greggs, Market Place, Bedlington
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Pop up Police Station
2026-07-19 · Dicksons, The Square, Guide Post
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Pop up Police Station
2026-08-07 · East Bedlington Community Centre, Bedlington Station
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area. Part of the Welcome HUB event held in the Bayard Room in East Bedlington Community Centre.
Pop up Police Station
2026-08-15 · East Bedlington Community Centre, Bedlington Station
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Pop up Police Station
2026-08-16 · Dicksons, The Square, Guide Post
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Pop up Police Station
2026-09-04 · East Bedlington Community Centre, Bedlington Station
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area. Part of the Welcome HUB event held in the Bayard Room in East Bedlington Community Centre.
Pop up Police Station
2026-09-12 · Greggs, Market Place, Bedlington
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Pop up Police Station
2026-09-13 · Dicksons, The Square, Guide Post
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Pop up Police Station
2026-10-02 · East Bedlington Community Centre, Bedlington Station
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area. Part of the Welcome HUB event held in the Bayard Room in East Bedlington Community Centre.
Pop up Police Station
2026-10-10 · Greggs, Market Place, Bedlington
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Event listings reflect the last data refresh — check the official team page before attending.
Team locations
- Station (station)Bedlington Police Station Schalksmuhle Road Bedlington NE22 7LA, NE22 7LA
Nearby teams in Northumbria Police
All Northumbria Police neighbourhood teams →Source: data.police.uk API · Licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0 · Fetched 2026-07-13. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with Northumbria Police.