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 July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ryton, Crookhill and Stella crime rate of 7.86 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whernside Walk with total crimes: 5
  • King Oswald Drive with total crimes: 3
  • River Lane with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Ryton, Crookhill and Stella has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 7.86 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ryton, Crookhill and Stella)CrimesRank (Ryton, Crookhill and Stella)CrimesRank (Ryton, Crookhill and Stella)
Bridges316 13,742 13,404 1
High Fell122 21,439 61,711 2
Blaydon105 61,656 21,567 4
Felling94 101,468 31,572 3
Whickham North121 31,448 51,515 5
Dunston and Teams99 81,459 41,508 6
Lamesley119 41,142 91,058 10
Saltwell115 51,297 81,083 9
Deckham102 71,301 71,148 7
Windy Nook and Whitehills76 13978 141,128 8
Lobley Hill and Bensham95 91,078 10945 14
Chowdene86 11987 12994 11
Pelaw and Heworth70 161,003 11976 12
Wardley and Leam Lane73 15857 16975 13
Birtley73 14980 13876 15
Chopwell and Rowlands Gill67 17930 15830 17
Dunston Hill and Whickham East40 21593 19730 18
Low Fell46 19717 18662 19
Whickham South and Sunniside47 18531 20583 20
Crawcrook and Greenside43 20476 22570 21
Winlaton and High Spen31 22521 21479 22

Ryton, Crookhill and Stella Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202524
May 202526
April 202519
March 202521
February 202515
January 202514
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202523
May 202521
April 202518
March 202526
February 202512
January 202520
December 202416
November 202419
October 202413
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 202512
February 20255
January 20253
December 202412
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413
September 202421
August 202428

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Whernside Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. King Oswald Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. River Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Holburn Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Holburn Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
8. South Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fairfields (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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