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Burglary Rates in Longbenton & Benton

North Tyneside, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Longbenton & Benton recorded 44 burglaries in the last 12 months. Even around the UK mid-range, a visible, professionally installed alarm makes your home a harder target.

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Burglaries (12 months)

44

3.54 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

974

78.4 per 1,000 residents

5% above the UK average22% below the North East regional average

How does Longbenton & Benton rank?

Within North Tyneside

9 of 20 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

67th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
2
1
4
3
5
2
9
7
1
7
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
328
34%
Other Crime
279
29%
Anti-social Behaviour
221
23%
Burglary
44
5%
Shoplifting
35
4%
Drug Offences
28
3%
Vehicle Crime
26
3%
Robbery
9
1%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Longbenton & Benton

Source: Census 2021 · 5,831 households

Detached 8%Semi-detached 40%Terraced 25%Flats 27%

The most common property type in Longbenton & Benton is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Longbenton & Benton homeowners

Most homes in Longbenton & Benton are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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