Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
181
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Longbenton has less crime — 126 vs 181 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Longbenton in April 2026 (181 vs 126 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Public order (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Longbenton recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 126 vs 181 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Public order. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 181).