Crime in Ryhope: statistics, rates and trends
1,001 crimes were recorded in Ryhope in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 37% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (405), anti-social behaviour (170) and public order (124) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,987th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ryhope | Sunderland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,001 | 28,197 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.8 | 97.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -37% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 13,207 | 288,606 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ryhope of any year here (1,001 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,001 | 75.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,601 | 121.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,595 | 120.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,563 | 118.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,633 | 123.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,369 | 103.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,605 | 121.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,393 | 105.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,492 | 113.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ryhope recorded notably more public order (41% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below) and vehicle crime (59% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 36 to 47, while other theft fell from 73 to 39 and violence and sexual offences fell from 730 to 405.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 30.7 | 34.2 | -45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 12.9 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Public order | 124 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -47% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.2 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ryhope; the highest is Hendon, Sunderland (296.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnes, Sunderland (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ryhope |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 859 | 91.9 | +21% |
| Doxford | 719 | 59.2 | -22% |
| Silksworth | 986 | 94.6 | +25% |
| Hendon | 3,894 | 296.8 | +292% |
| Barnes | 536 | 52.0 | -31% |
| Millfield | 1,708 | 142.9 | +88% |
| St Chad's | 615 | 64.8 | -15% |
| Sandhill | 958 | 90.4 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Ryhope over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stockton Road” (249).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stockton Road | 249 |
| On or near Rydale Park | 25 |
| On or near Burcombe Close | 20 |
| On or near Smith Grove | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Ryhope Road | 18 |
| On or near Esdale | 17 |
| On or near Hopton Drive | 16 |
| On or near Dinsdale Street | 15 |
| On or near Lynden Road | 15 |
Of the 831 crimes in Ryhope with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 170 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status update unavailable | 317 | 38.1% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 255 | 30.7% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 235 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2 | 0.2% | 34.5% |
Ryhope has an estimated population of 13,207 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ryhope average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ryhope | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ryhope a safe place to live?
Ryhope recorded 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,987th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Ryhope?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 405 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Ryhope going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ryhope was down 37% on the year before: 1,001 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,601 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ryhope?
About 13,207 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ryhope?
Ryhope is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.