Total Crime Rate
89.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ripley Drive area has the 17th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cramlington East , and the 382nd highest crime rate of 1,088 local areas in Northumberland .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ripley Drive (NE23 7XA) in the last 12 months was 89.3 per 1,000 residents and was 23.9% lower than the Cramlington East average (117.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -77.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 48.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ripley Drive (NE23 7XA), the main crime hotspot is near Raynham Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cramlington East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roslin Way | Under investigation |
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