Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 18 vs 108 incidents in February 2026.
Longbenton recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 18, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (39) and Shoplifting (12), while North Tyneside has more Other crime (6) and Burglary (2). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Longbenton — 18 vs 108 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Other crime and Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 108).