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Crime in Ryton

Ryton had 545 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 35 Gateshead areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 18% above the middle Gateshead area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

NE40, Gateshead · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ryton

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89.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 35Gateshead rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common130 in 3 months

Month by month

139 Mar 133 Apr 153 May 174 Jun 167 Jul 204 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ryton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour13024%
violence11621%
shoplifting11120%
criminal damage418%
public order397%
vehicle crime316%
burglary285%
theft183%

Ryton against Gateshead

TypeRyton per 1,000Middle Gateshead areaChange
Violence19.119.1▼ 12%
Burglary4.63.3▲ 75%
Vehicle crime5.14▲ 29%
Anti-social behaviour21.417.6▲ 37%
Theft and robbery46.30%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newburn111.4▲ 3%
Walbottle96.4▼ 13%
Crawcrook93.2▲ 31%
Ryton89.9▲ 28%
Throckley87.8▼ 2%
Stella54.6▲ 8%
Greenside29.2▲ 17%
See every Gateshead area ranked on the crime in Gateshead page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ryton a safe area?

Ryton had about 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 35 Gateshead areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Ryton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (130), followed by violence (116) and shoplifting (111).