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 May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ryton, Crookhill and Stella crime rate of 8.53 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Meadowfield Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Lane Head with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 8.53 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ryton, Crookhill and Stella)CrimesRank (Ryton, Crookhill and Stella)CrimesRank (Ryton, Crookhill and Stella)
Bridges248 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell100 81,439 61,711 2
Blaydon129 31,656 21,567 4
Whickham North136 21,448 51,515 5
Felling109 51,468 31,572 3
Dunston and Teams106 61,459 41,508 6
Deckham111 41,301 71,148 7
Lamesley103 71,142 91,058 10
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 14978 141,128 8
Saltwell87 111,297 81,083 9
Chowdene97 9987 12994 11
Lobley Hill and Bensham80 131,078 10945 14
Pelaw and Heworth69 161,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane83 12857 16975 13
Birtley72 15980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill64 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East41 19593 19730 18
Low Fell37 20717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside57 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside23 22476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen30 21521 21479 22

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202519
March 202521
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 202416
July 202417
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202512
February 20255
January 20253
December 202412
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202526
February 202512
January 202520
December 202416
November 202419
October 202413
September 202414
August 202415
July 202425
June 202432
May 202430

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 202410
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20255
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 202412
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
November 20246
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20248

A total of 126 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413
September 202421
August 202428
July 202414
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Burglary4
Public order1
2. Meadowfield Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Lane Head (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Whernside Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fairfields (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Addison View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
8. The Lonnen (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
9. Inleborough Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stella Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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