Longbenton vs Shadforth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Longbenton

NE12 · North Tyneside

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour30
  • Shoplifting24
  • Violence & sexual offences21

Shadforth

DH6 · County Durham

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Shadforth has less crime — 9 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Longbenton recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in April 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 9, a 14.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Shadforth has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Longbenton or Shadforth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Longbenton — 9 vs 126 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Longbenton and Shadforth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shadforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 126).

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