Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE29 · North Tyneside
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 359 vs 659 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 659 vs 359 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 359 vs 659 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Shoplifting (185 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (88 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.