Crime Rate in Byker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Byker

The total recorded crimes in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in February 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Byker crime rate of 0.02 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-96.43% decrease)
Byker Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clapham Avenue with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

    • 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 areas in the Newcastle upon Tyne.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Byker)CrimesRank (Byker)CrimesRank (Byker)
MonumentNA NA11,362 111,023 1
Arthur's HillNA NA4,462 23,507 2
ElswickNA NA3,620 43,370 3
OuseburnNA NA2,590 52,750 5
WalkergateNA NA2,132 62,072 6
BlakelawNA NA1,955 82,069 7
Denton & WesterhopeNA NA2,010 71,749 9
WalkerNA NA1,909 91,921 8
Callerton & ThrockleyNA NA1,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin HallNA NA1,786 101,548 11
Benwell & ScotswoodNA NA1,639 111,494 12
KentonNA NA1,387 141,383 13
West FenhamNA NA1,470 131,370 14
Fawdon & West GosforthNA NA1,176 171,230 15
LemingtonNA NA1,265 151,048 19
WingroveNA NA1,053 181,168 16
HeatonNA NA1,182 161,063 18
North JesmondNA NA937 201,130 17
CastleNA NA970 19628 25
GosforthNA NA721 22918 20
ParklandsNA NA671 25787 21
ChapelNA NA734 21677 24
Manor ParkNA NA698 23782 22
South JesmondNA NA690 24758 23
Dene & South GosforthNA NA603 26577 26

Byker Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2026, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (43 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 816 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202628
December 202570
November 202560
October 202557
September 202558
August 202561
July 202562
June 202578
May 202586
April 202588
March 202585
February 202582

A total of 259 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202513
November 202532
October 202519
September 202517
August 202517
July 202535
June 202523
May 202519
April 202527
March 202528
February 202521

A total of 169 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202516
November 202512
October 202516
September 202516
August 202512
July 202511
June 20257
May 202520
April 202517
March 202519
February 202514

A total of 553 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202652
December 202541
November 202533
October 202565
September 202527
August 202555
July 202553
June 202550
May 202558
April 202541
March 202540
February 202538

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 20254
September 20256
August 202511
July 20257
June 20254
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 202517

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20259
October 20257
September 20256
August 20255
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 317 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202516
November 202524
October 202523
September 202522
August 202519
July 202529
June 202528
May 202525
April 202543
March 202539
February 202541

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 202523
November 202517
October 202523
September 202516
August 202512
July 202524
June 202520
May 202523
April 202535
March 202516
February 202511

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20259
November 20255
October 20255
September 20258
August 20258
July 20252
June 20259
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 202512
November 202510
October 202515
September 20259
August 20259
July 202514
June 20256
May 202514
April 202510
March 202511
February 202517

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20258
November 20259
October 202511
September 20258
August 20254
July 202513
June 20251
May 202510
April 202513
March 202520
February 202513

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253

High Crime Locations Byker in February 2026

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

1. Clapham Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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