Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Byker has less crime — 128 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Byker in April 2026 — 525 incidents compared to 128, a 4.1x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Byker recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 128 vs 525 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (114 incidents) while Byker's was Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.