Crime Rates at Richmond Close, Bedlington, NE22 6NG

Richmond Close area has the lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central , and the 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 Richmond Close (NE22 6NG) in the last 12 months was 2.4 per 1,000 residents and was 98.3% lower than the Bedlington Central average (140.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around Richmond Close (NE22 6NG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 94 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Netherdale (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.