Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Longbenton has less crime — 126 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Longbenton in April 2026 (167 vs 126 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (10). 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 South Tyneside — 126 vs 167 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 167).