Operated by: Northumbria Police
https://soh.northumbria.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/Northumberland is one of the largest counties to police in England and Wales in terms of square miles. Save for the south east corner it is a largely rural county. We have police bases in Berwick, Alnwick, Morpeth, Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth, Prudhoe and Hexham.
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Current Priorities
Issue
Anti-social behaviour and violence in Bedlington Station
Action
We have a dedicated motorcycle team working with our Neighbourhood Teams to tackle this issue through high-visibility patrols and engagement with residents and councillors. We are making changes to the physical environment of repeatedly affected locations while gathering intelligence with our partners. We are carrying out vehicle uplifts of offenders and working with partners on days of action, including housing visits.
Issue
Retail crime
Action
Shoplifting is a top reported crime across the Bedlington area. We’re targeting the most prolific and violent offenders using additional powers such as Criminal Behaviour Orders. We also work with local retailers to offer crime prevention advice. This targeted approach has assisted in seeing a reduction in shoplifting offences compared to last year.
Upcoming Events
Police Drop-in session
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Where: Guide Post Working Man's Club Guide Post
When: 11 October 2025 at 10:00 - 11 October 2025 at 11:30
Police Drop-in session
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Where: The Oval Bedlington Station
When: 11 October 2025 at 13:00 - 11 October 2025 at 14:30
Police Drop-in session
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Where: Choppington Social & Welfare Centre Scotland Gate
When: 8 November 2025 at 10:00 - 8 November 2025 at 11:30
Police Drop-in session
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Where: Lidl Schalksmuhle Road Bedlington
When: 8 November 2025 at 13:00 - 8 November 2025 at 14:30
Police Drop-in session
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Where: Guide Post Working Men's Club Guide Post
When: 6 December 2025 at 10:00 - 6 December 2025 at 11:30
Police Drop-in session
Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.
Where: The Oval Bedlington Station
When: 6 December 2025 at 13:00 - 6 December 2025 at 14:30