Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 198 vs 659 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 659 incidents compared to 198, a 3.3x difference. Both areas share Shoplifting as their most common crime type, though Byker records significantly more (185 vs 51 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 — 198 vs 659 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
Both areas share Shoplifting as their top crime category. In April 2026, Byker recorded 185 incidents of this type vs 51 in North Tyneside. Overall, North Tyneside had fewer total crimes (198 vs 659).