Crime Rate in St Mary's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Mary's

The total recorded crimes in St Mary's, North Tyneside, UK in July 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary's crime rate of 0.06 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blyth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Craneswater Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 North Tyneside:

    • In 2024, St Mary's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Tyneside average, with 371 crimes compared to 1267.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Mary's recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

    • In 2023, St Mary's had fewer crimes than the North Tyneside average, with 390 crimes compared to 1,192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Mary's recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the North Tyneside.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Tyneside, 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 July 2025 the St Mary's has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 0.00 ranking 20th out of 19 in the North Tyneside, UK

In 2024, the total St Mary's crimes were 371. The crime rate of St Mary's in 2024 was 0.36 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Mary's were around 390 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.40 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the North Tyneside.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)
Riverside303 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend172 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon113 91,670 41,651 3
Chirton121 51,755 31,567 4
Whitley Bay148 31,546 61,437 5
Battle Hill139 41,240 81,304 7
Collingwood119 61,590 51,392 6
Valley115 81,368 71,257 8
Tynemouth116 71,168 10966 12
Longbenton91 111,153 111,160 9
Killingworth90 121,225 9930 13
Camperdown83 13952 131,038 10
Monkseaton South103 10796 14812 15
Benton49 181,005 121,002 11
Northumberland64 14780 15819 14
Preston61 15594 18646 18
Weetslade59 16721 17740 16
Cullercoats51 17780 16681 17
Monkseaton North26 19383 19376 20

St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20259
April 20255
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations St Mary's in July 2025

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

1. Blyth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Craneswater Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Astley Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Blyth Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. North Ridge (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Saltwick Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Martin'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lodge Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Woodburn Square (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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