Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Byker has less crime — 129 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Byker in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 129, a 3.4x difference. 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, Byker recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 129 vs 438 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In February 2026, Byker's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (134 incidents) while Byker's was Violence & sexual offences (44 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.