Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
571
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DH1 · County Durham
353
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Durham has less crime — 353 vs 571 incidents in March 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than Durham in March 2026 — 571 vs 353 incidents. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on March 2026 Police data, Durham recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 353 vs 571 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In March 2026, Byker's top crime category was Shoplifting (145 incidents) while Durham's was Violence & sexual offences (103 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.