Total Crime Rate
23.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lanchester Green area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central , and the 246th lowest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lanchester Green (NE22 6JP) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 83.3% lower than the Bedlington Central average (140.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 5 cases , up 400.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 23.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lanchester Green (NE22 6JP), the main crime hotspot is near Northumberland Avenue. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bedlington Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bayberry Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Octavia Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Northumberland Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Northumberland Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Northumberland Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Northumberland Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Octavia Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Octavia Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Octavia Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Choppington Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Octavia Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Choppington Road | Under investigation |
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