Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE8 · Gateshead
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Byker has less crime — 128 vs 472 incidents in April 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Byker in April 2026 — 472 incidents compared to 128, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while Gateshead has more Criminal damage & arson (44). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Byker recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 128 vs 472 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Gateshead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (128 vs 472).