Crime Rate in Byker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Byker

The total recorded crimes in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in May 2025 are around 277 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Byker crime rate of 6.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (41.46% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-41.86% decrease)
Byker Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Dalton Street with total crimes: 11

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 May 2025 the Byker has recorded 277 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Byker)CrimesRank (Byker)CrimesRank (Byker)
Monument816 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill279 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick289 23,620 43,370 3
Ouseburn243 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate172 72,132 62,072 6
Blakelaw190 61,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope139 112,010 71,749 9
Walker153 91,909 91,921 8
Benwell & Scotswood154 81,639 111,494 12
Callerton & Throckley106 141,577 121,580 10
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall153 101,786 101,548 11
West Fenham123 121,470 131,370 14
Kenton112 131,387 141,383 13
Fawdon & West Gosforth104 151,176 171,230 15
Lemington91 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove51 231,053 181,168 16
Heaton69 191,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond100 16937 201,130 17
Castle76 18970 19628 25
Gosforth44 25721 22918 20
Parklands58 20671 25787 21
Chapel54 22734 21677 24
Manor Park56 21698 23782 22
South Jesmond46 24690 24758 23
Dene & South Gosforth41 26603 26577 26

Byker Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202517
March 202519
February 202514
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202419
September 202419
August 202419
July 202429
June 202436
May 202424

A total of 1214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202588
March 202585
February 202582
January 202585
December 202486
November 202480
October 202495
September 202492
August 202467
July 2024100
June 2024186
May 202482

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 364 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202527
March 202528
February 202521
January 202525
December 202418
November 202420
October 202427
September 202432
August 202424
July 202432
June 202458
May 202433

A total of 807 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202541
March 202540
February 202538
January 202539
December 202446
November 202451
October 202460
September 202468
August 202475
July 202489
June 2024116
May 202486

A total of 313 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202535
March 202516
February 202511
January 202518
December 202424
November 202421
October 202421
September 202424
August 202423
July 202421
June 202450
May 202426

A total of 143 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202511
February 202517
January 20258
December 202415
November 202410
October 20247
September 202412
August 20249
July 20244
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 559 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202543
March 202539
February 202541
January 202540
December 202432
November 202443
October 202451
September 202453
August 202467
July 202449
June 202448
May 202428

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202520
February 202513
January 202516
December 202411
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 202422
May 202422

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 202517
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Byker in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Public order3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Dalton Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Jane Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ada Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Spires Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Molineux Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Conyers Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Brinkburn Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Leicester Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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