Total Crime Rate
45.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cedar Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Bedlington Central , and the 458th 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 Cedar Close (NE22 7LW) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% lower than the Bedlington Central average (140.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 157.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cedar Close (NE22 7LW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Oakapple Close, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hassop Way (9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Bayberry Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hassop Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hassop Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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