Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.
Longbenton recorded notably higher crime than Prudhoe in April 2026 — 126 vs 80 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Longbenton — 80 vs 126 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 126).