Crime Rate in Longbenton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longbenton

The total recorded crimes in Longbenton, North Tyneside, UK in May 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longbenton crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Longbenton, encompassing approximately 29,798 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Longbenton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mendip Way with total crimes: 22
  • Tenbury Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Deerbolt Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Longbenton?

To understand the safety of Longbenton, we need to analyze Longbenton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, Longbenton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 1153 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Longbenton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, Longbenton had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 1,160 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Longbenton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Tyneside, Longbenton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Longbenton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Longbenton has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 ranking 7th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total Longbenton crimes were 1,153. The crime rate of Longbenton in 2024 was 38.69 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longbenton were around 1,160 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.93 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longbenton)CrimesRank (Longbenton)CrimesRank (Longbenton)
Riverside281 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend155 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon119 61,670 41,651 3
Chirton132 41,755 31,567 4
Collingwood135 31,590 51,392 6
Whitley Bay124 51,546 61,437 5
Battle Hill100 81,240 81,304 7
Valley97 91,368 71,257 8
Killingworth86 121,225 9930 13
Camperdown76 13952 131,038 10
Tynemouth96 101,168 10966 12
Benton86 111,005 121,002 11
Northumberland74 14780 15819 14
Monkseaton South53 16796 14812 15
Cullercoats54 15780 16681 17
Weetslade49 17721 17740 16
Preston47 18594 18646 18
St Mary's31 20371 20390 19
Monkseaton North35 19383 19376 20

Longbenton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202522
March 202519
February 202514
January 202510
December 20247
November 202414
October 202425
September 202419
August 202426
July 202432
June 202446
May 202422

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202528
March 202537
February 202514
January 202527
December 202434
November 202430
October 202424
September 202441
August 202427
July 202439
June 202448
May 202425

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412
July 20246
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
July 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Longbenton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Longbenton postcode area is presented below.

1. Mendip Way (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour22
2. Tenbury Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Deerbolt Place (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beaumaris Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Fairfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Balliol Business Park East (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
7. Curlew Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Chesils (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. Benton (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Harriot Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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