Crime in Longbenton & Benton: statistics, rates and trends
865 crimes were recorded in Longbenton & Benton in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Longbenton & Benton
- Questions about crime in Longbenton & Benton
- About this data
865 crimes were recorded in Longbenton & Benton in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 294 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longbenton & Benton has the 2,000th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longbenton & Benton | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 865 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.7 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 11,428 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longbenton & Benton was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,323 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (865). Over the whole period it fell 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 865 | 75.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 996 | 87.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,264 | 110.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,245 | 108.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,204 | 105.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,272 | 111.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,217 | 106.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,289 | 112.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,323 | 115.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 98 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longbenton & Benton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+75%) and public order (+12%). The largest falls were in drugs (-65%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 294 | 25.7 | 0.75 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 16.6 | 1.08 | -24% |
| Public order | 87 | 7.6 | 1.15 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 6.0 | 0.89 | -15% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -25% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.7 | 1.04 | +2% |
| Other crime | 35 | 3.1 | 1.45 | +75% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.7 | 0.33 | +63% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.0 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -65% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.53 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in Longbenton & Benton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longbenton & Benton recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longbenton & Benton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longbenton & Benton recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longbenton & Benton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longbenton & Benton recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longbenton & Benton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longbenton & Benton recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longbenton & Benton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longbenton & Benton recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longbenton & Benton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longbenton & Benton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longbenton & Benton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longbenton & Benton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longbenton & Benton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longbenton & Benton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longbenton & Benton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longbenton & Benton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longbenton & Benton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longbenton & Benton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longbenton & Benton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longbenton & Benton recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longbenton & Benton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longbenton & Benton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longbenton & Benton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longbenton & Benton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Longbenton & Benton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longbenton & Benton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Longbenton & Benton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longbenton & Benton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longbenton & Benton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall | 923 | 84.8 | +12% |
| Wallsend North | 753 | 59.9 | -21% |
| Killingworth | 481 | 60.8 | -20% |
| Camperdown | 460 | 50.9 | -33% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 555 | 73.2 | -3% |
| Battle Hill | 951 | 84.9 | +12% |
| Wallsend Central | 1,583 | 165.6 | +119% |
| Weetslade | 615 | 56.4 | -26% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Longbenton & Benton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clent Way | 47 |
| On or near Charnwood Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Front Street | 35 |
| On or near Four Lane Ends | 32 |
| On or near Kingsdale Road | 30 |
| On or near Beaumaris Court | 24 |
| On or near Queensbridge | 22 |
| On or near Lutterworth Road | 20 |
| On or near Deerbolt Place | 19 |
| On or near Boscobel Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longbenton & Benton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 250 | 28.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 195 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 190 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 21.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Longbenton & Benton has an estimated population of 11,428. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longbenton & Benton sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longbenton & Benton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.0% |
| Social rented homes | 34.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Longbenton & Benton a safe place to live?
Longbenton & Benton recorded 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Longbenton & Benton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Longbenton & Benton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longbenton & Benton was down 13% on the year before: 865 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 996 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longbenton & Benton?
Longbenton & Benton is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Longbenton & Benton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.