Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,066
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Byker has less crime — 128 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than Byker in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 128, a 8.3x difference. 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 128 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) while Newcastle Upon Tyne's was Violence & sexual offences (259 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.