Longbenton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Longbenton recorded 175 crimes across a population of 27,168 residents, translating to a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 people. This figure, 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, positions the area as relatively safer than the national benchmark. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.6% of the total (57 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.9%) and public order offences (8.0%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic and social activity potentially contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the data also shows a marked divergence in specific categories: while anti-social behaviour is 45% above the UK average, public order offences are 11% below. This contrast suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies, may be shaping outcomes differently across crime types. The overall rate, though lower than the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where Longbenton exceeds national norms, such as anti-social behaviour and robbery. Meanwhile, the lower-than-average rates for shoplifting and vehicle crime may reflect the area’s unique characteristics, such as lower retail density or effective local deterrence measures.

September 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with bicycle theft surging by 200% from one to three incidents. This jump, likely linked to the return of students and increased cycling during the school term, contrasts with a 62.5% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from eight to three. The decrease in vehicle crime may partly explain the overall rate reduction, though anti-social behaviour remained elevated, 45% above the UK average. Meanwhile, robbery incidents doubled, rising from two to four, a trend that could reflect heightened activity in public spaces during the transition to shorter evenings. These shifts underscore the volatility of crime patterns, with some categories—like public order offences—remaining 11% below the UK average despite seasonal factors. The data also reveals that other theft, though down by 50%, still lags significantly behind national figures, indicating persistent challenges in specific areas of criminal activity.

Longbenton’s crime rate in September 2024 dropped to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 12.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.3. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced vehicle crime and criminal damage, which fell by 62.5% and 52.0% respectively. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 175 crimes within the rhythm of everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a metric that reflects the population’s exposure to crime in a way that is easily relatable for local residents. When compared to the UK average, Longbenton’s lower rate underscores the area’s relative safety, though variations in crime types—such as anti-social behaviour being 45% above the UK average—highlight the need for tailored local responses. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, serves as a reminder that even in safer areas, crime remains a persistent, if manageable, part of community life.