Crime Rate in Byker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Byker

The total recorded crimes in Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK in July 2025 are around 261 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Byker crime rate of 5.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-20.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (6.00% increase)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (52.17% increase)
Byker Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Dalton Street with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Byker has recorded 261 crimes with crime rate of 5.96 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Byker)CrimesRank (Byker)CrimesRank (Byker)
Monument756 111,362 111,023 1
Arthur's Hill304 34,462 23,507 2
Elswick313 23,620 43,370 3
Ouseburn231 52,590 52,750 5
Walkergate167 82,132 62,072 6
Walker193 61,909 91,921 8
Blakelaw176 71,955 82,069 7
Denton & Westerhope109 142,010 71,749 9
Kingston Park South & Newbiggin Hall150 91,786 101,548 11
Callerton & Throckley122 111,577 121,580 10
Benwell & Scotswood129 101,639 111,494 12
Fawdon & West Gosforth120 121,176 171,230 15
Kenton99 151,387 141,383 13
West Fenham112 131,470 131,370 14
Lemington82 171,265 151,048 19
Wingrove82 181,053 181,168 16
Heaton97 161,182 161,063 18
North Jesmond59 22937 201,130 17
Castle62 21970 19628 25
Manor Park80 19698 23782 22
Gosforth47 25721 22918 20
South Jesmond63 20690 24758 23
Parklands39 26671 25787 21
Chapel53 24734 21677 24
Dene & South Gosforth57 23603 26577 26

Byker Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 986 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202578
May 202586
April 202588
March 202585
February 202582
January 202585
December 202486
November 202480
October 202495
September 202492
August 202467

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202523
May 202519
April 202527
March 202528
February 202521
January 202525
December 202418
November 202420
October 202427
September 202432
August 202424

A total of 619 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202550
May 202558
April 202541
March 202540
February 202538
January 202539
December 202446
November 202451
October 202460
September 202468
August 202475

A total of 260 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 202523
April 202535
March 202516
February 202511
January 202518
December 202424
November 202421
October 202421
September 202424
August 202423

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20251
May 202510
April 202513
March 202520
February 202513
January 202516
December 202411
November 202414
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 202514
April 202510
March 202511
February 202517
January 20258
December 202415
November 202410
October 20247
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202520
April 202517
March 202519
February 202514
January 202515
December 202413
November 202419
October 202419
September 202419
August 202419

A total of 491 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202528
May 202525
April 202543
March 202539
February 202541
January 202540
December 202432
November 202443
October 202451
September 202453
August 202467

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 202517
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Byker in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Dalton Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Robinson Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Flora Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Brinkburn Street South (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Conyers Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Avondale Road (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Harbottle Court (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brinkburn Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Robbery1

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