Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE44 · Northumberland
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Broomhaugh and Riding has less crime — 2 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Broomhaugh and Riding in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 2, a 64.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Broomhaugh and Riding recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 2 vs 128 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Broomhaugh and Riding is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Broomhaugh and Riding's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Byker's was Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.