Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hartlands area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central , and the 361st 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 Hartlands (NE22 6JQ) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 76.1% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hartlands (NE22 6JQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hartford Road, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hartford Road West (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bedlington Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hartford Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hartford Road West | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Catholic Row | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hartford Road West | — |
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