Crime in Ryton: statistics, rates and trends
621 crimes were recorded in Ryton in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
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621 crimes were recorded in Ryton in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 150 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ryton has the 713th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ryton | Gateshead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 621 | 19,584 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.8 | 96.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -13% | -1% |
| Population | 8,420 | 202,760 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ryton was highest in the year to July 2025 (674 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (440). Over the whole period it rose 41%, 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 | 621 | 73.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 674 | 80.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 651 | 77.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 658 | 78.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 633 | 75.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 656 | 77.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 612 | 72.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 462 | 54.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 440 | 52.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ryton 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 (+60%) and shoplifting (+39%). The largest falls were in burglary (-40%) and public order (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 150 | 17.8 | 2.15 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 15.6 | 1.01 | -11% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 15.3 | 0.45 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 6.7 | 0.98 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.2 | 0.84 | -5% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.8 | 1.80 | +60% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -40% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -30% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -19% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.37 | -57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -50% |
Shoplifting in Ryton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ryton recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ryton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ryton recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Ryton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ryton recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 20.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ryton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ryton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ryton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ryton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ryton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ryton recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ryton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ryton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ryton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ryton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ryton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ryton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ryton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ryton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ryton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ryton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ryton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ryton 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.
Theft from the person in Ryton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ryton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ryton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ryton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ryton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ryton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ryton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Throckley | 604 | 86.9 | +18% |
| Crawcrook and Greenside | 401 | 49.2 | -33% |
| Blaydon | 1,398 | 102.5 | +39% |
| Whickham | 1,438 | 92.6 | +26% |
| Rowlands Gill | 352 | 63.0 | -15% |
| Prudhoe | 699 | 63.8 | -14% |
| Ponteland | 457 | 36.6 | -50% |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 36,997 | 122.1 | +66% |
1 areas within Ryton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ryton, Crookhill and Stella had the highest rate (76.0 per 1,000) and Ryton, Crookhill and Stella the lowest (76.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton, Crookhill and Stella | Neighbourhood | 10,321 | 784 | 76.0 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Meadowfield Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Lane Head | 32 |
| On or near River Lane | 27 |
| On or near Church Rise | 19 |
| On or near Greenfield Place | 17 |
| On or near Grange Lonnen | 16 |
| On or near Reasby Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Holburn Lane Court | 13 |
| On or near Barmoor Lane | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ryton 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 | 196 | 31.6% |
| Under investigation | 173 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 21.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 15.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3 | 0.5% |
Ryton has an estimated population of 8,420. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ryton sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ryton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 9.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Ryton a safe place to live?
Ryton recorded 73.8 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?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Ryton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ryton was down 8% on the year before: 621 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 674 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ryton?
Ryton 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.