Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Byker has less crime — 129 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than Byker in February 2026 — 199 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Byker has more Shoplifting (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Byker recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 129 vs 199 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Byker had more Shoplifting. Overall, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 199).