Longbenton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Longbenton recorded 160 crimes across its population of 27,168 residents, translating to a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000—20.3% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure, while modest, reflects the area’s status as a built-up urban centre within North Tyneside, where crime patterns are shaped by local demographics and seasonal rhythms. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.4% of total incidents (55 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.3%) and vehicle crime (10.0%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to schools and universities—likely influenced these figures, with increased foot traffic and social activity potentially contributing to higher rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the significant drop in anti-social behaviour (51.4% month-on-month) suggests that local efforts or natural fluctuations may have mitigated some tensions. Vehicle crime, though a small portion of the total, surged by 1500% from August, indicating a sharp but unexplained shift that could be tied to changes in parking infrastructure or increased vehicle density during the back-to-school period. Violence and sexual offences remained 22% below the UK average, highlighting Longbenton’s relative safety in this category compared to national trends. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, still requires attention to specific areas of concern, such as vehicle crime, which may warrant further investigation into underlying factors.

September 2025 witnessed a dramatic increase in vehicle crime, rising from one incident to 16—a 1500% surge. This jump, though unexplained by the data, may reflect heightened vehicle activity during the back-to-school period or seasonal changes in parking patterns. Meanwhile, public order offences increased by 114.3%, with 15 incidents reported, likely linked to the return of university students and associated social activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 51.4%, from 37 to 18 incidents, possibly due to local initiatives or the timing of school term starts. Violence and sexual offences remained 22% below the UK average at 2.0 per 1,000, while vehicle crime alone exceeded the UK rate by 50%. Residents may find the daily crime rate of five incidents per day useful for understanding local safety context, though this remains well below national benchmarks.

Longbenton’s crime rate in September 2025 dropped to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 13.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during the autumn transition, when seasonal shifts often correlate with reduced outdoor activity and fewer large gatherings. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes each day, a figure that reflects the relatively low crime environment compared to other urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, underscoring Longbenton’s position as a comparatively safer built-up area. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with a modest total of 160 crimes, the distribution across 27,168 residents means most individuals are unlikely to directly encounter crime in their daily lives.