Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
438
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 87 vs 438 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Wansbeck in February 2026 — 438 incidents compared to 87, a 5.0x difference. Byker sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wansbeck is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 87 vs 438 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Wansbeck is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Byker's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (134 incidents) while Wansbeck's was Violence & sexual offences (26 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.