Crime Rate in St Mary's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Mary's

The total recorded crimes in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary's crime rate of 0.25 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: (30) incidents (-18.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Walkergate with total crimes: 13
  • Duesbury Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sample Avenue 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 East Riding of Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, St Mary's reported a higher crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 1,319 crimes compared to 966. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, St Mary's experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 1,341 crimes compared to 931. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Mary's witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Riding of Yorkshire, St Mary's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous 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 87 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 6th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total St Mary's crimes were 1,319. The crime rate of St Mary's in 2024 was 0.36 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Mary's were around 1,341 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.40 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)
Bridlington South244 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey124 21,599 21,837 2
Goole South110 41,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town85 71,493 31,245 6
Howdenshire120 31,039 81,054 8
South East Holderness84 91,311 61,330 5
Hessle105 51,256 71,215 7
Dale84 8997 9748 14
Driffield and Rural69 13926 10954 9
Wolds Weighton65 15914 12881 10
North Holderness73 10922 11856 12
Tranby70 11851 13860 11
Cottingham South70 12674 18649 18
Goole North55 19745 16821 13
Bridlington North55 18790 14694 17
East Wolds and Coastal66 14609 20695 16
Pocklington Provincial58 16780 15741 15
South West Holderness49 21677 17590 19
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland55 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North42 23653 19580 20
Willerby and Kirk Ella50 20549 23527 22
Mid Holderness41 24570 22556 21
South Hunsley48 22539 24485 25
Howden32 25447 25510 24
Beverley Rural22 26342 26294 26

St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202537
March 202529
February 202535
January 202526
December 202437
November 202426
October 202436
September 202420
August 202469
July 202449
June 202480
May 202445

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 202513
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 202415
July 202417
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 202416
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202521
February 202513
January 202512
December 20244
November 20245
October 202422
September 202415
August 202434
July 202412
June 202442
May 202412

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 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. New Walkergate (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
2. Duesbury Close (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sample Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. The Causeway (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Old Waste (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brumfield Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Watts Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Wellington Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Thistle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Sloe Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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