Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Longbenton has less crime — 108 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Gateshead saw somewhat more crime than Longbenton in February 2026 (132 vs 108 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gateshead sees higher rates of Other crime (9), 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 Gateshead — 108 vs 132 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Gateshead saw higher rates of Other crime while Longbenton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 132).