WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Northumbria Police Police

Crime in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne

Comprehensive safety analysis for Byker, localized within Newcastle upon Tyne.

Total Crimes

214
trending_up +15.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

157.56per 1k
trending_down -2.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

12,018

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences43
Shoplifting39
Anti-social Behaviour33
Criminal Damage & Arson32
Public Order15
Vehicle Crime11
Burglary10
Other Theft10
Theft from Person9
Robbery5
Weapons Possession3
Bicycle Theft3
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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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Local Rank

#25safest in Newcastle upon Tyne

National Safety

Top 3%Riskiest

City Average

101.27per 1k

Local Policing

Byker and Walker

Northumbria Police

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Local Priorities

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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