Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
157
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
DH9 · County Durham
224
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Longbenton has less crime — 157 vs 224 incidents in March 2026.
Stanley saw somewhat more crime than Longbenton in March 2026 (224 vs 157 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Stanley has more Shoplifting (32). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Longbenton recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 157 vs 224 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Stanley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stanley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (157 vs 224).