Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
415
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 168 vs 415 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than Newcastle Upon Tyne in February 2026 — 415 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (76), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Vehicle crime (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 168 vs 415 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 415).