Crime Rate in Ryhope: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ryhope

The total recorded crimes in Ryhope, Sunderland, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ryhope crime rate of 6.68 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 Ryhope, encompassing approximately 16,157 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-10.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Ryhope Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stockton Road with total crimes: 29
  • Brick Row with total crimes: 8
  • Merton Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ryhope?

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

  • Relative to Sunderland:

    • In 2024, Ryhope reported a higher crime volume than the Sunderland average, with 1,762 crimes compared to 1,605. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ryhope witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

    • In 2023, Ryhope had fewer crimes than the Sunderland average, with 1,571 crimes compared to 1,571. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ryhope witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Sunderland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sunderland, Ryhope has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ryhope Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ryhope has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 6.68 ranking 13th out of 24 in the Sunderland, UK

In 2024, the total Ryhope crimes were 1,762. The crime rate of Ryhope in 2024 was 109.05 (year) or 9.09 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Sunderland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ryhope were around 1,571 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.23 (year) or 8.10 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Sunderland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ryhope)CrimesRank (Ryhope)CrimesRank (Ryhope)
Hendon416 15,314 15,009 1
Millfield265 23,908 24,059 2
Washington North128 82,062 32,072 3
Southwick168 31,863 41,730 6
Pallion103 141,860 51,872 4
Castle163 41,383 151,500 12
St Peter's149 51,670 71,752 5
Redhill141 61,582 101,586 8
Houghton120 91,616 81,645 7
St Anne's133 71,454 131,269 14
Washington Central109 121,582 91,512 10
Hetton114 101,533 111,478 13
Sandhill96 151,474 121,506 11
Silksworth112 111,416 141,207 15
Washington West89 161,078 171,150 16
Shiney Row83 201,154 161,142 17
Washington East87 17989 20988 19
Copt Hill75 241,031 181,124 18
St Michael's86 181,000 19933 21
Barnes84 19893 23772 24
St Chad's63 25760 25945 20
Doxford77 23977 21853 22
Fulwell81 21935 22841 23
Washington South77 22818 24767 25

Ryhope Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 202510
February 202515
January 202511
December 202415
November 20245
October 202412
September 202412
August 202417
July 202430
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 872 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202555
March 202567
February 202580
January 202582
December 202461
November 202451
October 202455
September 202470
August 202494
July 202452
June 202494
May 202462

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202535
March 202515
February 202526
January 202523
December 202411
November 20245
October 202421
September 202412
August 202418
July 202416
June 202444
May 202414

A total of 286 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202513
February 202520
January 202530
December 202415
November 202424
October 202415
September 202417
August 202430
July 202428
June 202456
May 202418

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20241
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations Ryhope in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ryhope postcode area is presented below.

1. Stockton Road (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences19
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Brick Row (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
3. Merton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Rydale Park (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Nunthorpe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Esdale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Sea View Road West (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Promenade (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Salterfen Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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