Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE26 · North Tyneside
84
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 84 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 129 vs 84 incidents. 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 — 84 vs 129 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Byker's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (44 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (25 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.