Crime in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne
Comprehensive safety analysis for Byker, localized within Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Brinkburn Street Map | Shoplifting: 7Anti-social behaviour: 4Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 17 |
| On or near Leicester Street Map | Shoplifting: 4Criminal damage and arson: 4Robbery: 1 | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 8Other theft: 3 | 11 |
| On or near Molineux Street Map | Shoplifting: 5Criminal damage and arson: 3Other theft: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Conyers Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 3 | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Other theft: 2Bicycle theft: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Flora Street Map | Shoplifting: 5Burglary: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Criminal damage and arson: 5 | 5 |
| On or near Corbridge Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Theft from the person: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Byker Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4Public order: 1 | 5 |
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Anti-social behaviour and motorcycle disorder
Issued: 23 Apr 2026
Status Update
Walker is part of the EPIC programme (Empowering People in Communities) a partnership approach to improve the area. This includes prevention and diversion work with young people. We are working with partners to reduce ASB and motorcycle disorder especially in Walker Park.
Actioned: 1 Oct 2026
Drug dealing and drug use
Issued: 23 Apr 2026
Status Update
We are working to gather more intelligence on those involved and gain warrants. Working with partners to look at tenancy enforcement, closure orders and diversionary measures.
Actioned: 1 Oct 2026
Street drinking and ASB on Shields Road, Byker.
Issued: 23 Apr 2026
Status Update
EPIC (Empowering People In Communities) East has been established to provide a coordinated, multi-agency approach to addressing vulnerability, crime (including serious and organised crime), ASB, youth violence, and community engagement in the East of Newcastle.
Actioned: 1 Oct 2026
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