Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
487
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR7 · County Durham
125
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 125 vs 487 incidents in March 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than Dalton-le-Dale in March 2026 — 487 incidents compared to 125, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (85), while Dalton-le-Dale has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 125 vs 487 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Dalton-le-Dale had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 487).