Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE12 · North Tyneside
108
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Longbenton has less crime — 108 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded notably higher crime than Longbenton in February 2026 — 168 vs 108 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Longbenton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Vehicle crime (18). 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 108 vs 168 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Longbenton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Longbenton recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 168).