Longbenton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Longbenton in January 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, offering insight into the area's unique dynamics as a built-up part of North Tyneside. With a total crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 12.2% below the UK average, a position that suggests effective local policing or environmental factors. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (34.1% of total), anti-social behaviour (18.8%), and shoplifting (13.1%)—illustrate a mix of public safety concerns and property-related challenges. Violence and sexual offences in Longbenton are 15% below the UK average (2.2 vs 2.6 per 1,000), a figure consistent with the area's lower overall rate. However, anti-social behaviour is 21% above the UK average, highlighting a localised issue that may reflect community-specific pressures or enforcement patterns. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower shoplifting rates compared to the UK average, though this category remains 58% above the national benchmark. This discrepancy underscores the combination of local conditions and broader trends, as shoplifting in Longbenton may be influenced by factors such as the presence of retail hubs or transient populations. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour's elevated rate could be linked to the built-up nature of the area, where higher population density and social interaction may drive such incidents. These patterns collectively illustrate an area grappling with specific challenges while maintaining a crime rate that is relatively favourable compared to the UK as a whole.

The month-on-month analysis reveals a stark contrast in specific crime types, with bicycle theft surging by 100% (from one to two incidents) in January 2024. This increase, while small in absolute terms, may partly explain the shift in crime mix, as it reflects a 67% gap above the UK average for this category. Conversely, other theft and other crime both saw substantial declines, with other theft falling 58.3% (from 12 to 5) and other crime dropping 57.1% (from 7 to 3). These decreases suggest potential improvements in targeted interventions or a reduction in opportunistic crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained 15% below the UK average (2.2 vs 2.6 per 1,000), consistent with the area's overall safety profile. However, anti-social behaviour exceeded the UK average by 21%, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or enforcement priorities. This breakdown illustrates how the crime mix in Longbenton is shaped by a combination of factors, from seasonal patterns to community-specific challenges.

Longbenton's crime rate in January 2024 (6.5 per 1,000 residents) marked a 17.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day across its built-up area, a figure that aligns with the seasonally adjusted patterns typical for January. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 154 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This statistic is particularly useful for residents assessing their personal risk, as it illustrates the scale of exposure without inflating or deflating the numbers through daily conversion. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that Longbenton's crime rate remains below the UK average, reinforcing the area's position as a relatively safer built-up area within North Tyneside. This contrast with the UK-wide figure underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies or environmental factors that may be contributing to the sustained reduction in crime.