Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE28 · North Tyneside
175
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Byker has less crime — 129 vs 175 incidents in February 2026.
North Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Byker in February 2026 (175 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while North Tyneside has more Public order (16). 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, Byker recorded fewer crimes than North Tyneside — 129 vs 175 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Tyneside had more Public order. Overall, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 175).