Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE30 · North Tyneside
198
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Byker has less crime — 128 vs 198 incidents in April 2026.
North Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Byker in April 2026 — 198 vs 128 incidents. 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 198 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is above the national average.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) while North Tyneside's was Shoplifting (51 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.