Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 12, a 10.7x 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 12 vs 128 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (5 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.