Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE34 · South Tyneside
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Byker has less crime — 129 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
South Tyneside recorded notably higher crime than Byker in February 2026 — 197 vs 129 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Byker sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), while South Tyneside has more Burglary (18). 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 South Tyneside — 129 vs 197 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Byker saw higher rates of Shoplifting while South Tyneside had more Burglary. Overall, Byker recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 197).