Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE7 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
128
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NE36 · South Tyneside
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 73 vs 128 incidents in April 2026.
Byker recorded notably higher crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 128 vs 73 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, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Byker — 73 vs 128 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Byker's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Violence & sexual offences (19 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.