Crime in Longbenton & Benton: statistics, rates and trends
841 crimes were recorded in Longbenton & Benton in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longbenton & Benton at a glance
- Crime trends in Longbenton & Benton
- Types of crime in Longbenton & Benton
- Longbenton & Benton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longbenton & Benton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longbenton & Benton
- Demographics of Longbenton & Benton
- Questions about crime in Longbenton & Benton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (285), anti-social behaviour (181) and public order (88) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,080th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Longbenton & Benton | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 841 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.6 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 11,428 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Longbenton & Benton of any year here (841 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 841 | 73.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,003 | 87.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,231 | 107.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,250 | 109.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,219 | 106.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,272 | 111.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,230 | 107.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,257 | 110.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,333 | 116.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longbenton & Benton recorded notably more other crime (41% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (71% below) and vehicle crime (49% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 21 to 34 and vehicle crime rose from 20 to 29, while anti-social behaviour fell from 246 to 181 and other theft fell from 59 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 285 | 24.9 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 15.8 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Public order | 88 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other crime | 34 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.5 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longbenton & Benton; the highest is Wallsend Central (165.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Camperdown (51.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longbenton & Benton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall | 969 | 89.0 | +21% |
| Wallsend North | 731 | 58.2 | -21% |
| Killingworth | 509 | 64.4 | -13% |
| Camperdown | 462 | 51.1 | -31% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 549 | 72.4 | -2% |
| Battle Hill | 943 | 84.2 | +14% |
| Wallsend Central | 1,579 | 165.2 | +124% |
| Weetslade | 599 | 54.9 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Longbenton & Benton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Clent Way” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clent Way | 42 |
| On or near Charnwood Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Kingsdale Road | 29 |
| On or near Four Lane Ends | 28 |
| On or near Front Street | 26 |
| On or near Beaumaris Court | 24 |
| On or near Queensbridge | 24 |
| On or near Deerbolt Place | 21 |
| On or near Lutterworth Road | 20 |
| On or near Merlin Place | 17 |
Of the 660 crimes in Longbenton & Benton with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 181 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 190 | 28.8% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 27.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Longbenton & Benton has an estimated population of 11,428 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longbenton & Benton average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Longbenton & Benton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longbenton & Benton a safe place to live?
Longbenton & Benton recorded 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,080th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Longbenton & Benton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 285 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (181).
Is crime in Longbenton & Benton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longbenton & Benton was down 16% on the year before: 841 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,003 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longbenton & Benton?
About 11,428 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longbenton & Benton?
Longbenton & Benton is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.