Byker vs Corbridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Byker

NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

128

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Violence & sexual offences24
  • Shoplifting19

Corbridge

NE45 · Northumberland

13

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Vehicle crime3
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Corbridge has less crime — 13 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Byker recorded substantially more crime than Corbridge in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 13, a 9.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Corbridge has more Vehicle crime (3). 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 Corbridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Corbridge recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 13 vs 128 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Corbridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Byker and Corbridge?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Corbridge had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Corbridge recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 128).

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