Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
415
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 125 vs 415 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 415 incidents compared to 125, a 3.3x difference. 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 125 vs 415 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In February 2026, Byker's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (124 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (30 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.