Crime Rate in St Mary's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Mary's

The total recorded crimes in St Mary's, Castle Point, UK in May 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary's crime rate of 0.11 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 St Mary's, encompassing approximately 354,267 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Oakfield Close with total crimes: 5
  • Merrivale with total crimes: 5

How safe is St Mary's?

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

  • Relative to Castle Point:

    • In 2024, St Mary's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Castle Point average, with 311 crimes compared to 419.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Mary's recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

    • In 2023, St Mary's had fewer crimes than the Castle Point average, with 378 crimes compared to 440. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Mary's recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Castle Point.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Castle Point, St Mary's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

St Mary's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Mary's has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Castle Point, UK

In 2024, the total St Mary's crimes were 311. The crime rate of St Mary's in 2024 was 0.36 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Castle Point.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Mary's were around 378 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.40 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Castle Point.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)
Canvey Island Central60 1551 3753 1
Canvey Island South44 4642 1683 2
Canvey Island West56 2622 2656 4
Canvey Island Winter Gardens51 3549 4661 3
St James26 11513 5426 5
Appleton43 5403 9384 7
Boyce34 7418 7401 6
Victoria26 10433 6365 9
St Peter's30 9408 8331 11
Canvey Island East30 8292 12310 12
Canvey Island North22 12311 11361 10
Cedar Hall19 13244 13236 13
St George's10 14174 14215 14

St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20256
February 202510
January 20258
December 202411
November 202412
October 20249
September 202416
August 202416
July 202413
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

High Crime Locations St Mary's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Mary's postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Oakfield Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
3. Merrivale (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. St Marys Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Watlington Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meggison Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Hall Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Green Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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