Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
571
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR5 · Sunderland
262
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Castletown has less crime — 262 vs 571 incidents in March 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than Castletown in March 2026 — 571 vs 262 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 March 2026 Police data, Castletown recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 262 vs 571 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In March 2026, Byker's top crime category was Shoplifting (145 incidents) while Castletown's was Violence & sexual offences (64 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.