Crime in Longbenton: statistics, rates and trends
1,950 crimes were recorded in Longbenton in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longbenton at a glance
- Crime trends in Longbenton
- Types of crime in Longbenton
- Longbenton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Longbenton
- Streets with the most crime in Longbenton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longbenton
- Demographics of Longbenton
- Questions about crime in Longbenton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (592), anti-social behaviour (346) and shoplifting (223) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 725th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Longbenton | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,950 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.2 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 26,623 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Longbenton of any year here (1,950 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,950 | 73.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,099 | 78.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,412 | 90.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,455 | 92.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,426 | 91.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,810 | 105.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,781 | 104.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,950 | 110.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,638 | 99.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 224 |
| July 2026 | 252 |
| June 2026 | 164 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 133 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 185 |
| November 2025 | 196 |
| October 2025 | 174 |
| September 2025 | 160 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longbenton recorded notably more other crime (28% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (60% below) and other theft (42% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 138 to 223 and other crime rose from 48 to 72, while drugs fell from 70 to 35 and anti-social behaviour fell from 438 to 346.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 592 | 22.2 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 346 | 13.0 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 223 | 8.4 | 8.5 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 177 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Public order | 170 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 100 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Burglary | 88 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Other crime | 72 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +50% |
| Drugs | 35 | 1.3 | 3.3 | -50% |
| Robbery | 22 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Longbenton; the highest is Newcastle upon Tyne (121.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Wideopen (48.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longbenton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth | 641 | 65.1 | -11% |
| Backworth | 335 | 66.6 | -9% |
| Wallsend | 4,702 | 98.4 | +34% |
| Shiremoor | 541 | 84.1 | +15% |
| Wideopen | 496 | 48.1 | -34% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 36,743 | 121.3 | +66% |
| Seaton Delaval | 745 | 91.9 | +25% |
| Hebburn | 1,477 | 68.0 | -7% |
Of the 3 areas within Longbenton, Forest Hall had the highest crime rate (89.0 per 1,000) and Backworth & Holystone the lowest (72.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall | Neighbourhood | 10,889 | 969 | 89.0 |
| Longbenton & Benton | Neighbourhood | 11,428 | 841 | 73.6 |
| Backworth & Holystone | Neighbourhood | 7,583 | 549 | 72.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Longbenton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Burn Avenue” (149).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Burn Avenue | 149 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Elizabeth Court | 45 |
| On or near Clent Way | 42 |
| On or near Otterburn Close | 40 |
| On or near Charnwood Avenue | 39 |
| On or near Oswin Road | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Rocket Way | 30 |
| On or near Kingsdale Road | 29 |
Of the 1,604 crimes in Longbenton with a recorded outcome, 40% 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 346 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 637 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 525 | 32.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 362 | 22.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 12 | 0.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Longbenton has an estimated population of 26,623 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longbenton average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Longbenton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Longbenton a safe place to live?
Longbenton recorded 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 725th of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 592 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (346).
Is crime in Longbenton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longbenton was down 7% on the year before: 1,950 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,099 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longbenton?
About 26,623 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longbenton?
Longbenton 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.