Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE27 · North Tyneside
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 123 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 525 incidents compared to 123, a 4.3x 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 123 vs 525 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (114 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (37 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.