Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
299
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Byker has less crime — 128 vs 299 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Byker in April 2026 — 299 vs 128 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while North Tyneside has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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, Byker recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 128 vs 299 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (128 vs 299).