Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE10 · Gateshead
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Byker has less crime — 129 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Byker and Gateshead recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 129 and 132 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Gateshead has more Other crime (9). 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, Byker recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 129 vs 132 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Other crime. Overall, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 132).