Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 659 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 659 incidents compared to 12, a 54.9x difference. Byker sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 12 vs 659 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Shoplifting (185 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (5 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.