Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
146
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
DH3 · County Durham
75
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 75 vs 146 incidents in March 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than North Lodge in March 2026 — 146 vs 75 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 75 vs 146 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Byker's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (33 incidents) while North Lodge's was Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.