Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Longbenton has less crime — 108 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Longbenton in February 2026 — 175 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while North Tyneside has more Public order (16). 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 North Tyneside — 108 vs 175 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 175).