Crime Rates at Sandpiper Close, Ryton, NE40 3XD

Sandpiper Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Crawcrook and Greenside , and the 130th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Sandpiper Close (NE40 3XD) in the last 12 months was 28.6 per 1,000 residents and was 50.9% lower than the Crawcrook and Greenside average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sandpiper Close (NE40 3XD), the main crime hotspot is near Whernside Walk. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.