Crime Rate in Bedale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedale

The total recorded crimes in Bedale, Hambleton, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedale crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bedale, encompassing approximately 3,309 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (154.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bedale Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Thornfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hird Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • West Garth with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bedale?

To understand the safety of Bedale, we need to analyze Bedale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hambleton:

    • In 2024, Bedale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hambleton average, with 308 crimes compared to 413.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bedale recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

    • In 2023, Bedale had fewer crimes than the Hambleton average, with 418 crimes compared to 448. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bedale witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hambleton, Bedale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bedale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bedale has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 13.29 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Hambleton, UK

In 2024, the total Bedale crimes were 308. The crime rate of Bedale in 2024 was 93.06 (year) or 7.75 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Hambleton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bedale were around 418 crimes with yearly crime rate of 126.29 (year) or 10.52 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Hambleton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedale)CrimesRank (Bedale)CrimesRank (Bedale)
Northallerton South104 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton81 2744 2628 2
Thirsk66 3464 4610 3
Stokesley47 4536 3561 4
Sowerby & Topcliffe30 8424 5404 7
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley16 12307 10416 6
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske19 11343 6321 10
Aiskew & Leeming37 6312 8402 8
Huby & Tollerton26 9331 7386 9
Easingwold33 7294 11281 11
Great Ayton21 10221 14254 12
Romanby13 13248 12247 13
Hillside & Raskelf13 14231 13243 14

Bedale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202511
May 202510
April 20257
March 20258
October 202420
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
October 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 202513
April 20255
March 20252
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
October 20244
August 20244

High Crime Locations Bedale in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bedale postcode area is presented below.

1. Thornfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Hird Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. West Garth (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Mowbray Terrace (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Phlashetts Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Swale Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lowfields Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. B6268 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Tom Hall Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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