Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE45 · Northumberland
13
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Corbridge has less crime — 13 vs 659 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Corbridge in April 2026 — 659 incidents compared to 13, a 50.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (185), while Corbridge has more Vehicle crime (3). Byker sits above the national average for recorded crime while Corbridge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Corbridge recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 13 vs 659 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Corbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Corbridge had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Corbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 659).