Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Longbenton has less crime — 108 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Longbenton in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 108, a 4.1x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Longbenton recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 108 vs 438 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In February 2026, Byker's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (134 incidents) while Longbenton's was Violence & sexual offences (39 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.