Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,066
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Byker has less crime — 525 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded notably higher crime than Byker in April 2026 — 1,066 vs 525 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newcastle Upon Tyne records significantly more (259 vs 114 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Byker recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 525 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Byker recorded 114 incidents of this type vs 259 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Overall, Byker had fewer total crimes (525 vs 1,066).