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 May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Mary's crime rate of 0.09 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:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
St Mary's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blyth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Grenada Close with total crimes: 3
  • A193 with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the St Mary's has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)CrimesRank (St Mary's)
Riverside281 13,986 13,399 1
Wallsend155 22,265 22,264 2
Howdon119 61,670 41,651 3
Chirton132 41,755 31,567 4
Collingwood135 31,590 51,392 6
Whitley Bay124 51,546 61,437 5
Battle Hill100 81,240 81,304 7
Valley97 91,368 71,257 8
Longbenton111 71,153 111,160 9
Killingworth86 121,225 9930 13
Camperdown76 13952 131,038 10
Tynemouth96 101,168 10966 12
Benton86 111,005 121,002 11
Northumberland74 14780 15819 14
Monkseaton South53 16796 14812 15
Cullercoats54 15780 16681 17
Weetslade49 17721 17740 16
Preston47 18594 18646 18
Monkseaton North35 19383 19376 20

St Mary's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 202410
November 20245
October 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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. Blyth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Grenada Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. A193 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Mary'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. St John'S Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. St Vincent'S Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Brierdene Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Garsdale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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