The total recorded crimes in Bedale, Hambleton, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedale crime rate of 8.76 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the Bedale has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 8.76 ranking 7th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Bedale) | Crimes | Rank (Bedale) | Crimes | Rank (Bedale) | |
| Northallerton South | 75 | 1 | 1,023 | 1 | 1,108 | 1 |
| Northallerton North & Brompton | 62 | 2 | 744 | 2 | 628 | 2 |
| Thirsk | 42 | 4 | 464 | 4 | 610 | 3 |
| Stokesley | 56 | 3 | 536 | 3 | 561 | 4 |
| Sowerby & Topcliffe | 37 | 5 | 424 | 5 | 404 | 7 |
| Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley | 33 | 6 | 307 | 10 | 416 | 6 |
| Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske | 24 | 12 | 343 | 6 | 321 | 10 |
| Huby & Tollerton | 24 | 13 | 331 | 7 | 386 | 9 |
| Aiskew & Leeming | 25 | 11 | 312 | 8 | 402 | 8 |
| Easingwold | 29 | 8 | 294 | 11 | 281 | 11 |
| Hillside & Raskelf | 27 | 9 | 231 | 13 | 243 | 14 |
| Romanby | 27 | 10 | 248 | 12 | 247 | 13 |
| Great Ayton | 23 | 14 | 221 | 14 | 254 | 12 |
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).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 10 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| October 2024 | 20 |
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 5 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bedale postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |