Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brunswick has less crime — 37 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 37, a 3.5x 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, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 37 vs 128 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Brunswick's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (12 incidents) while Byker's was Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.