Bedlington vs Gateshead Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bedlington vs Gateshead Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bedlington safer than Gateshead Central?
Bedlington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,963 crimes in the last 12 months. Gateshead Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,363 crimes. Gateshead Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bedlington vs Gateshead Central?
Bedlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gateshead Central shows -11.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bedlington and Gateshead Central?
In Bedlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,117 incidents). In Gateshead Central, it is Violent Crime (1,759 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bedlington and Gateshead Central?
Bedlington recorded 567 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gateshead Central recorded 857. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Bedlington vs Gateshead Central?
Violent crime in Bedlington totalled 1,117 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,759 in Gateshead Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bedlington and Gateshead Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedlington recorded 2,938 crimes (now 2,963, a change of +0.9%). Gateshead Central recorded 6,069 crimes previously (now 5,363, -11.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedlington and Gateshead Central?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bedlington has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Gateshead Central has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bedlington and Gateshead Central?
Bedlington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Gateshead Central is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Bedlington and Gateshead Central?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Bedlington or Gateshead Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bedlington and Gateshead Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.