Total Crime Rate
166.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Links area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in St Mary's , and the 134th highest crime rate of 715 local areas in North Tyneside .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Links (NE26 4NG) in the last 12 months was 166.7 per 1,000 residents and was 404.6% 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 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 88.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Links (NE26 4NG), the main crime hotspot is near Grenada Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 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 | Vehicle crime | Brierdene Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brierdene Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Vincent'S Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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