Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE2 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
659
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE41 · Northumberland
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wylam has less crime — 18 vs 659 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Wylam in April 2026 — 659 incidents compared to 18, a 36.6x difference. Byker sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wylam is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wylam recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 18 vs 659 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Wylam is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Shoplifting (185 incidents) while Wylam's was Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.