Byker vs Chester-le-Street — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Byker

NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

146

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Shoplifting21

Chester-le-Street

DH2 · County Durham

185

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Criminal damage & arson41
  • Anti-social behaviour30

Byker has less crime — 146 vs 185 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Chester-le-Street saw somewhat more crime than Byker in March 2026 (185 vs 146 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Chester-le-Street has more Criminal damage & arson (41). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Byker or Chester-le-Street safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Byker recorded fewer crimes than Chester-le-Street — 146 vs 185 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Byker and Chester-le-Street?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Chester-le-Street had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 185).

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