Longbenton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Longbenton, 7.3 crimes were reported in August 2024 — a rate 11% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 6 crimes across the built-up area, with 1 in 137 residents experiencing a reported crime over the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences (26.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.6%) and criminal damage and arson (12.6%). Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern: August, a peak holiday month, may have increased burglary risks from empty homes, though the area's overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average. Violent crimes, at 2.0 per 1,000, were 26% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community measures. However, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates exceeded UK norms by 18% and 45% respectively, indicating persistent challenges in managing public order and property crime. The balance of violent and property crimes reflects Longbenton's character as a mixed-use area with both residential and commercial spaces, where public order issues may arise from summer activity patterns. While the lower overall rate offers reassurance, targeted interventions may be needed to address specific categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.

August 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to July. Bicycle theft increased by 100% (from 0 to 1), and robbery doubled (from 1 to 2). Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), and other thefts dropped by 44.4% (from 18 to 10), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in activity or enforcement. Violence and sexual offences, however, decreased by 33.8% (from 80 to 53), a significant drop that may relate to summer holidays reducing opportunities for certain crimes. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates remained above UK averages by 18% and 45% respectively, highlighting areas requiring continued focus. For residents, the 26.6% share of violence and sexual offences underscores the importance of community safety initiatives, while the 12.6% share of criminal damage suggests targeted efforts to address vandalism. These figures illustrate the combination of local factors and broader national trends, with Longbenton's unique mix of urban and semi-rural features shaping its crime profile.

Longbenton's crime rate in August 2024 (7.3 per 1,000) marked a 22.9% decrease from July's 9.5 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend. This reduction contrasts with the UK average, which remains 11% higher. Locally, the daily crime count of 6 incidents per day offers a tangible sense of risk, though this must be contextualised within the area's population of 27,168. Over the course of the month, 1 in 137 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that underscores the importance of community vigilance while remaining relatively low compared to other areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Longbenton's crime rate is 7.3 per 1,000, meaning that if the area's demographics mirrored the UK average, one would expect 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. This discrepancy may stem from local policing strategies, community engagement, or the built-up area's specific characteristics, such as its mix of residential and commercial zones. While the overall rate is encouraging, the 45% above UK average for criminal damage and arson indicates areas for improvement. Residents might consider these figures when assessing personal safety, with the lower violent crime rate offering particular reassurance for families and businesses.