Crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
321 crimes were recorded in St Mary's, North Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside at a glance
- Crime trends in St Mary's, North Tyneside
- Types of crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside
- St Mary's, North Tyneside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Mary's, North Tyneside
- Population and deprivation in St Mary's, North Tyneside
- Questions about crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside
- About this data
321 crimes were recorded in St Mary's, North Tyneside in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 87 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Mary's, North Tyneside has the 3,749th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Mary's, North Tyneside | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 321 | 19,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.7 | 89.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,459 | 215,025 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside was highest in the year to July 2021 (646 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (321). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 321 | 30.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 367 | 35.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 380 | 36.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 510 | 48.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 486 | 46.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 646 | 61.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 410 | 39.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 483 | 46.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 508 | 48.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Mary's, North Tyneside 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+50%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-76%) and burglary (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 8.3 | 0.54 | +5% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 7.9 | 0.23 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.2 | 0.64 | +50% |
| Other theft | 20 | 1.9 | 0.30 | +5% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -32% |
| Public order | 19 | 1.8 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -28% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +220% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.3 | 0.16 | -76% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Anti-social behaviour in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 220% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Mary's, North Tyneside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Mary's, North Tyneside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Mary's, North Tyneside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mary's, North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay North | 1,115 | 104.7 | +241% |
| Monkseaton | 665 | 58.9 | +92% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 619 | 57.4 | +87% |
| Shiremoor | 1,050 | 85.7 | +179% |
| New York & Murton | 1,167 | 142.5 | +364% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 779 | 70.0 | +128% |
| Tynemouth | 973 | 92.6 | +202% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 555 | 73.2 | +138% |
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, North Tyneside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blyth Road | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Brierdene Close | 18 |
| On or near A193 | 14 |
| On or near Otterburn Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Sandown | 10 |
| On or near Craneswater Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Grenada Close | 9 |
| On or near Newsteads Drive | 8 |
| On or near Church Way | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Mary's, North Tyneside 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 128 | 39.9% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 27.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 15.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
St Mary's, North Tyneside has an estimated population of 10,459. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Mary's, North Tyneside sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Mary's, North Tyneside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.4% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is St Mary's, North Tyneside a safe place to live?
St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (83).
Is crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside was down 13% on the year before: 321 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 367 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Mary's, North Tyneside?
St Mary's, North Tyneside is policed by Northumbria. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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, North Tyneside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.