Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Longbenton has less crime — 126 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Longbenton in April 2026 — 299 vs 126 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while North Tyneside has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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 North Tyneside — 126 vs 299 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 299).