Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
149
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Longbenton has less crime — 108 vs 149 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Longbenton in February 2026 (149 vs 108 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while South Tyneside has more Public order (10). 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 South Tyneside — 108 vs 149 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 149).