Byker Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Byker, localized within newcastle upon tyne.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Molineux Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6Shoplifting: 2Theft from the person: 2 | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 10 | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3Shoplifting: 2 | 8 |
| On or near Albion Row Map | Anti-social behaviour: 4Drugs: 1Other crime: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Corbridge Street Map | Shoplifting: 4Public order: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Brinkburn Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Robbery: 2 | 5 |
| On or near Clifford Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Flora Street Map | Shoplifting: 3Robbery: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Priory Place Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Leicester Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3Robbery: 1 | 4 |
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Byker and Walker
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Local Priorities
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
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
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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Theresa Russell House Denmark Street Byker
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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Belvedere House Heaton Walk
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