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Crime in Benton

Benton had 1,165 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 83.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 25 North Tyneside areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle North Tyneside area. Crime was up 41% on the three months before.

NE12, North Tyneside · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Benton

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83.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 25North Tyneside rank1st is the highest rate
+41%on the 3 months beforemore crime
shopliftingmost common345 in 3 months

Month by month

275 Mar 261 Apr 289 May 353 Jun 388 Jul 424 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Benton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting34530%
violence25322%
anti-social behaviour20117%
public order817%
criminal damage726%
vehicle crime514%
theft424%
burglary343%

Benton against North Tyneside

TypeBenton per 1,000Middle North Tyneside areaChange
Violence18.123.3▲ 10%
Burglary2.43.1▼ 6%
Vehicle crime3.73.80%
Anti-social behaviour14.418.1▲ 17%
Theft and robbery66.2▲ 38%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Heaton149.5▲ 17%
Killingworth Village97.9▲ 24%
Holystone96.7▲ 3%
Forest Hall92.5▲ 34%
Killingworth90.9▲ 29%
Benton83.5▲ 41%
High Heaton51.8▲ 15%
See every North Tyneside area ranked on the crime in North Tyneside page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Benton a safe area?

Benton had about 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 25 North Tyneside areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Benton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (345), followed by violence (253) and anti-social behaviour (201).