Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 18 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 18, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (44) and Shoplifting (21), while North Tyneside has more Other crime (6) and Burglary (2). 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, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 18 vs 129 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Other crime and Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 129).