Crime in Byker: statistics, rates and trends
2,402 crimes were recorded in Byker in the 12 months to July 2026, 197.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before.
2,402 crimes were recorded in Byker in the 12 months to July 2026, 197.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 623 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Byker has the 202nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Byker | Newcastle upon Tyne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,402 | 38,331 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 197.5 | 119.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 12,159 | 320,605 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Byker was highest in the year to July 2018 (4,973 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,402). Over the whole period it fell 52%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,402 | 197.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,382 | 278.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,491 | 287.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,850 | 316.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,811 | 313.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,014 | 330.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,925 | 322.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,592 | 377.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,973 | 409.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 209 |
| June 2026 | 190 |
| May 2026 | 208 |
| April 2026 | 214 |
| March 2026 | 186 |
| February 2026 | 169 |
| January 2026 | 117 |
| December 2025 | 220 |
| November 2025 | 222 |
| October 2025 | 250 |
| September 2025 | 197 |
| August 2025 | 220 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Byker over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in robbery (+57%) and theft from the person (+50%). The largest falls were in drugs (-56%) and shoplifting (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 623 | 51.2 | 1.50 | -37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 512 | 42.1 | 2.74 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 275 | 22.6 | 2.73 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 214 | 17.6 | 2.60 | -18% |
| Public order | 188 | 15.5 | 2.33 | -37% |
| Other theft | 143 | 11.8 | 1.84 | -26% |
| Burglary | 104 | 8.6 | 2.42 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 7.0 | 1.42 | -13% |
| Other crime | 68 | 5.6 | 2.65 | +5% |
| Robbery | 58 | 4.8 | 3.53 | +57% |
| Drugs | 56 | 4.6 | 1.41 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 2.7 | 1.61 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 2.1 | 2.20 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.4 | 1.70 | -15% |
Violence and sexual offences in Byker
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Byker recorded 623 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Byker
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Byker recorded 512 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 21.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Byker
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Byker recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Byker
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Byker recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Byker
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Byker recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Byker
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Byker recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Byker
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Byker recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Byker
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Byker recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Byker
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Byker recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Byker
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Byker recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Byker
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Byker recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Byker
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Byker recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Byker
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Byker recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Byker
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Byker recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Byker, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Byker.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Byker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouseburn | 2,228 | 114.9 | -42% |
| Walker | 1,556 | 137.7 | -30% |
| Heaton | 919 | 83.9 | -58% |
| Walkergate | 1,641 | 117.6 | -40% |
| South Jesmond | 469 | 60.4 | -69% |
| Manor Park | 541 | 61.5 | -69% |
| Monument | 8,228 | 792.9 | +301% |
| North Jesmond | 911 | 76.1 | -61% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Byker over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 229 |
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Molineux Street | 132 |
| On or near Brinkburn Street | 131 |
| On or near Conyers Road | 73 |
| On or near Dalton Street | 72 |
| On or near Leicester Street | 63 |
| On or near Clifford Street | 53 |
| On or near Robinson Street | 53 |
| On or near Avondale Road | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Byker over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 841 | 35.0% |
| Not recorded | 512 | 21.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 471 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 469 | 19.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 72 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 7 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.0% |
Byker has an estimated population of 12,159. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Byker sits in decile 1.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Byker |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 20.7% |
| Social rented homes | 58.2% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 86.6% |
Is Byker a safe place to live?
Byker recorded 197.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Byker?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 623 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (512).
Is crime in Byker going up or down?
Recorded crime in Byker was down 29% on the year before: 2,402 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,382 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Byker?
Byker is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Byker. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.