Crime in St Mary's Island: statistics, rates and trends

119 crimes were recorded in St Mary's Island in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 56 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Mary's Island has the 3,761st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in St Mary's Island was highest in the year to July 2020 (190 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (119). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Mary's Island over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.

Violence and sexual offences in St Mary's Island

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Mary's Island recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in St Mary's Island

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Mary's Island recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in St Mary's Island

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Mary's Island recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in St Mary's Island

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Mary's Island recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in St Mary's Island

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Mary's Island recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in St Mary's Island

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Mary's Island recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in St Mary's Island

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Mary's Island recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in St Mary's Island

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Mary's Island recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in St Mary's Island

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Mary's Island recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in St Mary's Island

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Mary's Island recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in St Mary's Island

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Mary's Island recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Mary's Island, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Mary's Island.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in St Mary's Island over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Mary's Island over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

St Mary's Island has an estimated population of 3,946. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Mary's Island sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to St Mary's Island. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.