Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
415
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE8 · Gateshead
348
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Gateshead has less crime — 348 vs 415 incidents in February 2026.
Byker saw somewhat more crime than Gateshead in February 2026 (415 vs 348 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 February 2026 Police data, Gateshead recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 348 vs 415 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Byker recorded 124 incidents of this type vs 133 in Gateshead. Overall, Gateshead had fewer total crimes (348 vs 415).