Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Longbenton has less crime — 108 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Longbenton in February 2026 — 197 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (18). 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 197 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 197).