Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE9 · Gateshead
296
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 296 vs 659 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than Gateshead in April 2026 — 659 vs 296 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 April 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 296 vs 659 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Shoplifting (185 incidents) while Gateshead's was Violence & sexual offences (70 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.