Total Crime Rate
60.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Johns Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in St Mary's , and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
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 Johns Close (NE26 1HU) in the last 12 months was 60.8 per 1,000 residents and was 84.2% higher than the St Mary's average (33.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 34.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 350.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Johns Close (NE26 1HU), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 62 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St Mary's| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Vincent'S Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brierdene Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Brierdene Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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