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Crime

Crime in St Mary's

St Mary's had 2,240 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 402.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 63 Southampton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 220% above the middle Southampton area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

SO14, Southampton · within 0.6 miles of the middle of St Mary's

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402.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 63Southampton rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common727 in 3 months

Month by month

548 Mar 582 Apr 699 May 679 Jun 761 Jul 800 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of St Mary's. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence72732%
shoplifting42019%
anti-social behaviour29713%
public order1888%
theft1346%
drugs1276%
criminal damage1256%
vehicle crime532%

St Mary's against Southampton

TypeSt Mary's per 1,000Middle Southampton areaChange
Violence130.547.9▲ 22%
Burglary73.9▼ 13%
Vehicle crime9.55.6▲ 4%
Anti-social behaviour53.314.7▲ 48%
Theft and robbery39.39.7▲ 17%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Old Town549.9▲ 29%
St Mary's402.1▲ 22%
Nichols Town389.5▲ 17%
Newtown (SO14)332.9▲ 10%
Southampton265▲ 16%
Ocean Village242.9▲ 21%
Northam235.8▲ 17%
See every Southampton area ranked on the crime in Southampton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is St Mary's a safe area?

St Mary's had about 402.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 63 Southampton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in St Mary's?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (727), followed by shoplifting (420) and anti-social behaviour (297).