Total Crime Rate
78.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Marys Avenue area has the 15th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brigg & Wolds , and the 198th highest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Marys Avenue (DN38 6HU) in the last 12 months was 78.7 per 1,000 residents and was 16.1% higher than the Brigg & Wolds average (67.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 50.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Marys Avenue (DN38 6HU), the main crime hotspot is near St Mary'S Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brigg & Wolds| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Chestnut Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Victoria Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ferneries Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Braithwaites Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Silver Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mary'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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