Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE37 · Sunderland
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Longbenton has less crime — 126 vs 253 incidents in April 2026.
Washington recorded notably higher crime than Longbenton in April 2026 — 253 vs 126 incidents. 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 Washington — 126 vs 253 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Washington is above the national average.
In April 2026, Longbenton's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) while Washington's was Violence & sexual offences (73 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.