Crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside: statistics, rates and trends
327 crimes were recorded in St Mary's, North Tyneside in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Mary's, North Tyneside
- Questions about crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (90), violence and sexual offences (79) and vehicle crime (41) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,738th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | St Mary's, North Tyneside | North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 327 | 19,252 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.3 | 89.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -12% | -1% |
| Population | 10,459 | 215,025 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside of any year here (327 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 327 | 31.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 366 | 35.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 382 | 36.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 511 | 48.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 482 | 46.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 606 | 57.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 441 | 42.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 477 | 45.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 499 | 47.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (78% below) and anti-social behaviour (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 20 to 41, while violence and sexual offences fell from 95 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 7.6 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +105% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than St Mary's, North Tyneside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mary's, North Tyneside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay North | 1,139 | 106.9 | +242% |
| Monkseaton | 666 | 59.0 | +89% |
| Cullercoats & Whitley Bay South | 595 | 55.2 | +77% |
| Shiremoor | 1,041 | 85.0 | +172% |
| New York & Murton | 1,178 | 143.9 | +360% |
| Preston with Preston Grange | 856 | 76.9 | +146% |
| Tynemouth | 934 | 88.9 | +184% |
| Backworth & Holystone | 549 | 72.4 | +132% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in St Mary's, North Tyneside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Blyth Road” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blyth Road | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Brierdene Close | 19 |
| On or near A193 | 15 |
| On or near Otterburn Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Sandown | 11 |
| On or near Craneswater Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Grenada Close | 8 |
| On or near Newsteads Drive | 8 |
| On or near Church Way | 7 |
Of the 237 crimes in St Mary's, North Tyneside with a recorded outcome, 53% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 126 | 53.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 24.1% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 21.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1 | 0.4% | 34.5% |
St Mary's, North Tyneside has an estimated population of 10,459 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.1%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and less private renting (7.5%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Mary's, North Tyneside average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Mary's, North Tyneside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Mary's, North Tyneside a safe place to live?
St Mary's, North Tyneside recorded 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,738th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 90 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (79).
Is crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mary's, North Tyneside was down 11% on the year before: 327 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 366 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Mary's, North Tyneside?
About 10,459 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Mary's, North Tyneside?
St Mary's, North Tyneside is policed by Northumbria.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.