Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 21, a 20.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Byker has more Shoplifting (86). Brunswick is below the national average while Byker is above, making Brunswick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 21 vs 438 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Other theft while Byker had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 438).