Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Longbenton has less crime — 108 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than Longbenton in February 2026 — 199 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Longbenton has more Shoplifting (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Longbenton recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 108 vs 199 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Longbenton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 199).