Longbenton vs Newcastle Upon Tyne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Longbenton

NE12 · North Tyneside

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Shoplifting24
  • Violence & sexual offences21

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

1,066

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences259
  • Anti-social behaviour250
  • Shoplifting217

Longbenton has less crime — 126 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Longbenton in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 126, a 8.5x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Longbenton or Newcastle Upon Tyne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Longbenton recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 126 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Longbenton and Newcastle Upon Tyne?

In April 2026, Longbenton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while Newcastle Upon Tyne's was Violence & sexual offences (259 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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