Longbenton Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Longbenton’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marked a significant 25% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in over a year, reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local policing strategies. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and shoplifting—accounted for 60.4% of all incidents, with violence and sexual offences leading at 31% of the total. This category’s rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average, potentially influenced by the area’s compact built-up nature, which may limit opportunities for large-scale violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour. from October, remained a persistent concern, with 18.1% of all crimes attributed to it. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the post-Black Friday retail period—likely shaped these patterns, as lower visibility and reduced foot traffic in commercial areas may have dampened shoplifting rates while creating conditions for more targeted crimes. The area’s relatively low burglary rate (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) suggests that property crime remains a niche issue, due to effective community engagement initiatives and limited high-value residential properties. These trends highlight a combination of local demographics, policing efforts, and seasonal rhythms that will require continued monitoring.

November 2024 saw a stark increase in robbery, with incidents tripling from 1 to 3 (+200%), a sharp rise that contrasts with the broader downward trend in crime. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in theft from the person, suggests a shift in criminal focus toward targeted, high-value opportunities. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 39.1% (46 to 28), a decline consistent with the reduced presence of large gatherings during the post-Black Friday period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 31% of all crimes, but this rate was 30% below the UK average (2.6 vs 1.8 per 1,000). The area’s property crime rate also lagged significantly behind the UK average, with shoplifting incidents 13% lower than the national figure. These patterns may reflect Longbenton’s character as a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where targeted crimes and community policing efforts appear to exert a moderating influence.

Longbenton's crime rate in November 2024 fell 16.6% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.9 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition from late autumn to winter, a period historically associated with reduced foot traffic in retail areas and community events. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 5 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 175 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it translates to a manageable risk profile when considering the area's population density and local policing efforts. The shift in crime mix, with property crimes now accounting for 38.7% of total incidents (down from 43.4% in October), suggests a slight reallocation of criminal activity toward more personal or community-focused offences.