Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Byker has less crime — 525 vs 659 incidents in April 2026.
Byker saw somewhat more crime than Byker in April 2026 (659 vs 525 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Byker recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 525 vs 659 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Shoplifting (185 incidents) while Byker's was Violence & sexual offences (114 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.