Crime in Longbenton: statistics, rates and trends
1,910 crimes were recorded in Longbenton in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Longbenton
- Questions about crime in Longbenton
- About this data
1,910 crimes were recorded in Longbenton in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 612 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Longbenton has the 761st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longbenton | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,910 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.7 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 26,623 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longbenton was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,905 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,910). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 1,910 | 71.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,114 | 79.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,439 | 91.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,429 | 91.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,442 | 91.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,803 | 105.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,826 | 106.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,905 | 109.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,666 | 100.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 184 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longbenton 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 (+64%) and shoplifting (+29%). The largest falls were in drugs (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 612 | 23.0 | 0.67 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 344 | 12.9 | 0.84 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 180 | 6.8 | 0.82 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 177 | 6.6 | 0.98 | -7% |
| Public order | 155 | 5.8 | 0.88 | -3% |
| Other theft | 101 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -15% |
| Burglary | 88 | 3.3 | 0.93 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 2.9 | 0.58 | -17% |
| Other crime | 74 | 2.8 | 1.32 | +64% |
| Drugs | 37 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -46% |
| Robbery | 23 | 0.9 | 0.64 | +64% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +47% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +62% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.37 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Longbenton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longbenton recorded 612 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longbenton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longbenton recorded 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longbenton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longbenton recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longbenton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longbenton recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longbenton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longbenton recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longbenton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longbenton recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longbenton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longbenton recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longbenton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longbenton recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longbenton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longbenton recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longbenton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longbenton recorded 37 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 46% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longbenton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longbenton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longbenton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longbenton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Longbenton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longbenton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longbenton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longbenton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Longbenton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longbenton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longbenton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingworth | 607 | 61.7 | -14% |
| Backworth | 341 | 67.8 | -5% |
| Wallsend | 4,820 | 100.8 | +41% |
| Shiremoor | 546 | 84.9 | +18% |
| Wideopen | 491 | 47.6 | -34% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 36,997 | 122.1 | +70% |
| Seaton Delaval | 746 | 92.0 | +28% |
| Hebburn | 1,545 | 71.2 | -1% |
3 areas within Longbenton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Forest Hall had the highest rate (84.8 per 1,000) and Backworth & Holystone the lowest (73.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hall | Neighbourhood | 10,889 | 923 | 84.8 |
| Longbenton & Benton | Neighbourhood | 11,428 | 865 | 75.7 |
| Backworth & Holystone | Neighbourhood | 7,583 | 555 | 73.2 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 97 |
| On or near Burn Avenue | 91 |
| On or near Clent Way | 47 |
| On or near Elizabeth Court | 43 |
| On or near Oswin Road | 42 |
| On or near Charnwood Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Otterburn Close | 37 |
| On or near Kingsdale Road | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Rocket Way | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longbenton 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 | 632 | 33.1% |
| Under investigation | 476 | 24.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 366 | 19.2% |
| Not recorded | 344 | 18.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 1.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 11 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
Longbenton has an estimated population of 26,623. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longbenton sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longbenton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Longbenton a safe place to live?
Longbenton recorded 71.7 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 612 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (344).
Is crime in Longbenton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longbenton was down 10% on the year before: 1,910 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,114 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longbenton?
Longbenton 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.