Crime in Ryhope: statistics, rates and trends
1,049 crimes were recorded in Ryhope in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 36% on the year before.
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1,049 crimes were recorded in Ryhope in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 36% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 425 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ryhope has the 1,866th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ryhope | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,049 | 28,651 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.4 | 99.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -36% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 13,207 | 288,606 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ryhope was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,640 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,049). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 1,049 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,640 | 124.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,558 | 118.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,529 | 115.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,618 | 122.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,411 | 106.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,582 | 119.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,403 | 106.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,514 | 114.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
| August 2025 | 144 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ryhope 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 public order, other crime.
The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-45%) and drugs (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 425 | 32.2 | 0.94 | -45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 13.3 | 0.86 | -25% |
| Public order | 130 | 9.8 | 1.48 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 7.3 | 1.08 | -31% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.3 | 0.52 | -32% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.0 | 0.86 | -2% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.7 | 1.29 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.6 | 0.52 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -17% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -41% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.1 | 0.84 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.55 | -46% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ryhope
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ryhope recorded 425 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ryhope
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ryhope recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ryhope
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ryhope recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ryhope
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ryhope recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ryhope
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ryhope recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ryhope
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ryhope recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ryhope
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ryhope recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ryhope
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ryhope recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ryhope
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ryhope recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ryhope
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ryhope recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ryhope
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ryhope recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ryhope
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ryhope recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ryhope
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ryhope recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ryhope
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ryhope recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ryhope, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ryhope.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ryhope |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 852 | 91.2 | +15% |
| Doxford | 711 | 58.5 | -26% |
| Silksworth | 994 | 95.3 | +20% |
| Hendon | 3,868 | 294.8 | +271% |
| Barnes | 562 | 54.6 | -31% |
| Millfield | 1,780 | 148.9 | +87% |
| St Chad's | 616 | 64.9 | -18% |
| Sandhill | 945 | 89.2 | +12% |
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 Ryhope over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stockton Road | 260 |
| On or near Rydale Park | 29 |
| On or near Burcombe Close | 24 |
| On or near Smith Grove | 23 |
| On or near Linskell | 19 |
| On or near Ryhope Road | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Esdale | 17 |
| On or near Haddon Road | 16 |
| On or near Merton Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ryhope 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 345 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 24.4% |
| Under investigation | 245 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 175 | 16.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.1% |
Ryhope has an estimated population of 13,207. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ryhope sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ryhope |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.8% |
| Social rented homes | 26.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Ryhope a safe place to live?
Ryhope recorded 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Ryhope?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 425 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (175).
Is crime in Ryhope going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ryhope was down 36% on the year before: 1,049 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,640 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ryhope?
Ryhope 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 Ryhope. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.