Newcastle Upon Tyne
Covering wards: Byker, Heaton, Ouseburn, Walker, Walkergate
Thinking about moving to Byker NE6? Police recorded 525 crimes here in April 2026. Get the full picture before you commit.
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Byker NE6 recorded 525 crimes in April 2026. The most common crime type was Violence & sexual offences with 114 incidents. This is above the national average for areas of similar size. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In April 2026, the top crime types in Byker NE6 were: Violence & sexual offences (114), Shoplifting (93), and Anti-social behaviour (93). These accounted for 57% of all recorded crime in the area.
Byker NE6 is above the national average for total recorded crime. Areas with higher crime rates aren't necessarily unsafe — much depends on crime type and context. Our full report breaks this down in detail.
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