Crime Rate in Byker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Byker

The total recorded crimes in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in March 2025 are around 281 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Byker crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Byker, encompassing approximately 43,810 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (3.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-4.88% decrease)
Byker Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Robinson Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17

How safe is Byker?

To understand the safety of Byker, we need to analyze Byker crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Newcastle upon Tyne:

    • In 2024, Byker reported a higher crime volume than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 3,831 crimes compared to 2,017. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Byker witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Byker experienced a greater number of crimes than the Newcastle upon Tyne average, with 3,299 crimes compared to 1,919. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Byker witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Newcastle upon Tyne, Byker has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Byker Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Byker has recorded 281 crimes with crime rate of 6.41 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

In 2024, the total Byker crimes were 3,831. The crime rate of Byker in 2024 was 87.45 (year) or 7.29 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Byker were around 3,299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.30 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)CrimesRank (Newcastle upon Tyne)
Monument849 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill288 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick304 23,620 43,370 3
Ouseburn208 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw188 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope136 92,010 71,749 9
Walker122 111,909 91,921 8
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall160 81,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley103 141,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood124 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth114 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton95 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham111 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington67 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove89 161,053 181,168 16
Heaton60 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond62 18937 201,130 17
Castle52 20970 19628 25
Gosforth46 22721 22918 20
Parklands38 25671 25787 21
Chapel40 24734 21677 24
South Jesmond51 21690 24758 23
Manor Park44 23698 23782 22
Dene & South Gosforth35 26603 26577 26

Byker Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (92 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (68 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (75 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (67 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 89 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202511
January 202518
December 202424
November 202421
October 202421
September 202424
August 202423
July 202421
June 202450
May 202426
April 202436

A total of 1125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202585
February 202582
January 202585
December 202486
November 202480
October 202495
September 202492
August 202467
July 2024100
June 2024186
May 202482
April 202485

A total of 244 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202419
September 202419
August 202419
July 202429
June 202436
May 202424
April 202418

A total of 343 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202521
January 202525
December 202418
November 202420
October 202427
September 202432
August 202424
July 202432
June 202458
May 202433
April 202425

A total of 758 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202538
January 202539
December 202446
November 202451
October 202460
September 202468
August 202475
July 202489
June 2024116
May 202486
April 202450

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202513
January 202516
December 202411
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 202422
May 202422
April 20246

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202517
January 20258
December 202415
November 202410
October 20247
September 202412
August 20249
July 20244
June 202418
May 20248
April 202416

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202517
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 506 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202541
January 202540
December 202432
November 202443
October 202451
September 202453
August 202467
July 202449
June 202448
May 202428
April 202415

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

High Crime Locations Byker in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Byker postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting25
Public order4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Robinson Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Conyers Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Carville Rise (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heaton Place (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Molineux Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Flora Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Newbold Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Albion Row (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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