Crime Rate in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella

The total recorded crimes in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella, Gateshead, UK in January 2026 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ryton, Crookhill and Stella crime rate of 2.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ryton, Crookhill and Stella, encompassing approximately 10,556 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Balgonie Cottages with total crimes: 2
  • Elvaston Road with total crimes: 2
  • Whernside Walk with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ryton, Crookhill and Stella?

To understand the safety of Ryton, Crookhill and Stella, we need to analyze Ryton, Crookhill and Stella crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gateshead:

    • In 2024, Ryton, Crookhill and Stella demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gateshead average, with 826 crimes compared to 1156.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

    • In 2023, Ryton, Crookhill and Stella had fewer crimes than the Gateshead average, with 834 crimes compared to 1,143. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ryton, Crookhill and Stella recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Gateshead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gateshead, Ryton, Crookhill and Stella has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.18 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Gateshead, UK

In 2024, the total Ryton, Crookhill and Stella crimes were 826. The crime rate of Ryton, Crookhill and Stella in 2024 was 78.24 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Gateshead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ryton, Crookhill and Stella were around 834 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.00 (year) or 6.58 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Gateshead.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ryton, Crookhill and Stella)CrimesRank (Ryton, Crookhill and Stella)CrimesRank (Ryton, Crookhill and Stella)
Bridges71 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell29 71,439 61,711 2
Blaydon61 21,656 21,567 4
Felling32 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams49 31,459 41,508 6
Birtley36 4980 13876 15
Whickham North28 81,448 51,515 5
Windy Nook and Whitehills29 6978 141,128 8
Deckham19 161,301 71,148 7
Saltwell25 111,297 81,083 9
Lamesley21 151,142 91,058 10
Chowdene27 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham25 101,078 10945 14
Pelaw and Heworth17 171,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane15 20857 16975 13
Winlaton and High Spen21 13521 21479 22
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill21 14930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East7 22593 19730 18
Low Fell15 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside16 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside12 21476 22570 21

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20255
November 20257
October 202510
September 20256
August 202510
July 20259
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 202512
February 20255

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202520
November 202518
October 202515
September 202519
August 202517
July 202519
June 202523
May 202521
April 202518
March 202526
February 202512

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 202510
October 20256
September 202512
August 20255
July 20253
June 20252
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202512
November 202511
October 202510
September 202520
August 202518
July 202529
June 202524
May 202526
April 202519
March 202521
February 202515

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20257
October 20257
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20256
July 20257
June 20258
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 202510
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20252
June 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Ryton, Crookhill and Stella in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella postcode area is presented below.

1. Balgonie Cottages (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Elvaston Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
3. Whernside Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Grange Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. St Hildas Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. King Oswald Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ash Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lane Head (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Primrose Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. King Edward Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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