Crime Rates at Longfield Close, South Shields, NE34 0YJ

Longfield Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Biddick and All Saints , and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Longfield Close (NE34 0YJ) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% lower than the Biddick and All Saints average (128.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Longfield Close (NE34 0YJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hospital. Police recorded 145 crimes here, including 90 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.