Dalton-le-Dale vs Longbenton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dalton-le-Dale

SR7 · County Durham

125

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Criminal damage & arson25
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Longbenton

NE12 · North Tyneside

157

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 125 vs 157 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Longbenton saw somewhat more crime than Dalton-le-Dale in March 2026 (157 vs 125 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dalton-le-Dale or Longbenton safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than Longbenton — 125 vs 157 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Dalton-le-Dale and Longbenton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Dalton-le-Dale recorded 42 incidents of this type vs 44 in Longbenton. Overall, Dalton-le-Dale had fewer total crimes (125 vs 157).

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