Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Gateshead has less crime — 132 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Gateshead in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 132, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (86), while Gateshead has more Other crime (9). 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, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 132 vs 438 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Other crime. Overall, Gateshead recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 438).