Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE31 · South Tyneside
167
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Byker has less crime — 128 vs 167 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Byker in April 2026 (167 vs 128 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (19), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (10). 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 South Tyneside — 128 vs 167 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (128 vs 167).