Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Brunswick has less crime — 21 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in February 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 21, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Other theft (2), 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, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 21 vs 129 incidents. That is 84% 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 129).