Crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella: statistics, rates and trends
784 crimes were recorded in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella at a glance
- Crime trends in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
- Types of crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
- Ryton, Crookhill and Stella compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
- Population and deprivation in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
- Questions about crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
- About this data
784 crimes were recorded in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 183 reports (23% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ryton, Crookhill and Stella has the 1,990th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 784 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.0 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 10,321 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella was highest in the year to July 2025 (835 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (541). Over the whole period it rose 45%, 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 | 784 | 76.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 835 | 80.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 801 | 77.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 816 | 79.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 769 | 74.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 779 | 75.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 749 | 72.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 603 | 58.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 541 | 52.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella 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 shoplifting, other crime.
The largest increases were in other crime (+67%) and shoplifting (+39%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and public order (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 17.7 | 0.52 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 17.1 | 1.12 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 150 | 14.5 | 1.75 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.9 | 1.01 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.5 | 0.90 | +18% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.9 | 1.84 | +67% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -3% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -39% |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -44% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.5 | 0.44 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -70% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 22.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ryton, Crookhill and Stella, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ryton, Crookhill and Stella.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ryton, Crookhill and Stella |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 401 | 49.2 | -35% |
| Blaydon | 1,237 | 114.8 | +51% |
| Winlaton and High Spen | 405 | 49.7 | -35% |
| Whickham North | 1,145 | 195.1 | +157% |
| Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | 739 | 82.1 | +8% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 402 | 40.9 | -46% |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 342 | 38.8 | -49% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,068 | 113.7 | +50% |
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 Ryton, Crookhill and Stella over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Whernside Walk | 39 |
| On or near Meadowfield Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Lane Head | 32 |
| On or near River Lane | 27 |
| On or near Inleborough Drive | 23 |
| On or near The Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Church Rise | 19 |
| On or near Hexham Old Road | 19 |
| On or near Greenfield Place | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella 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 | 250 | 31.9% |
| Under investigation | 196 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 177 | 22.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 132 | 16.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.1% |
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella has an estimated population of 10,321. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ryton, Crookhill and Stella |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Ryton, Crookhill and Stella a safe place to live?
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 76.0 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 Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella was down 6% on the year before: 784 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 835 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella 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 Ryton, Crookhill and Stella. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.