Crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella: statistics, rates and trends
831 crimes were recorded in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
- Questions about crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (194), violence and sexual offences (180) and anti-social behaviour (172) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,821st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 831 | 19,271 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.5 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -15% | -1% |
| Population | 10,321 | 202,760 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella of any year here (831 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 60%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 831 | 80.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 826 | 80.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 808 | 78.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 811 | 78.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 793 | 76.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 772 | 74.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 743 | 72.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 626 | 60.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 521 | 50.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded notably more shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate) and other crime (70% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (49% below) and other theft (44% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 85 to 194 and other crime rose from 23 to 37, while burglary fell from 52 to 30 and public order fell from 55 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 194 | 18.8 | 8.5 | +128% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 17.4 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 16.7 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +29% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.6 | 2.1 | +61% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -42% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ryton, Crookhill and Stella; the highest is Whickham North (192.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dunston Hill and Whickham East (36.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ryton, Crookhill and Stella |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 398 | 48.8 | -39% |
| Blaydon | 1,181 | 109.6 | +36% |
| Winlaton and High Spen | 393 | 48.2 | -40% |
| Whickham North | 1,130 | 192.5 | +139% |
| Chopwell and Rowlands Gill | 709 | 78.8 | -2% |
| Whickham South and Sunniside | 379 | 38.5 | -52% |
| Dunston Hill and Whickham East | 317 | 36.0 | -55% |
| Dunston and Teams | 1,047 | 111.4 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (189).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 189 |
| On or near Whernside Walk | 41 |
| On or near Meadowfield Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Lane Head | 29 |
| On or near Inleborough Drive | 25 |
| On or near River Lane | 24 |
| On or near Greenfield Place | 21 |
| On or near The Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Hexham Old Road | 19 |
| On or near Church Rise | 18 |
Of the 659 crimes in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 172 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under investigation | 247 | 37.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 139 | 21.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 4 | 0.6% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% | 3.1% |
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella has an estimated population of 10,321 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ryton, Crookhill and Stella average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ryton, Crookhill and Stella a safe place to live?
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded 80.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,821st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (180).
Is crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella was almost unchanged on the year before: 831 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 826 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?
About 10,321 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella 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.