Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE27 · North Tyneside
85
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 85 vs 129 incidents in February 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than North Tyneside in February 2026 — 129 vs 85 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (19), while North Tyneside has more Burglary (9). 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 — 85 vs 129 incidents. That is 34% 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 Anti-social behaviour while North Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 129).