Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Byker has less crime — 129 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Byker in February 2026 (168 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Vehicle crime (18). 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne — 129 vs 168 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 168).