Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE6 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
404
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 404 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Byker saw somewhat more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 (525 vs 404 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 404 vs 525 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Byker is above the national average.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (114 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.