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Is St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) Safe?

Crime statistics for St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre). Based on official UK Police data, updated December 2025.

Last 12 months: January 2025 – December 2025 649 crimes
40 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

649 Crimes (last 12 months)
51.1% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑6.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 649 total crimes recorded in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)

Shoplifting
270 41.6%
Violent Crime
134 20.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
93 14.3%
Public Order
39 6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
36 5.5%
Other Theft
24 3.7%
Burglary
14 2.2%
Vehicle Crime
10 1.5%
Bicycle Theft
7 1.1%
Other Crime
6 0.9%
Robbery
6 0.9%
Drugs
5 0.8%
Possession of Weapons
4 0.6%
Theft from Person
1 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) safe?

St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a CrimeRadar safety score of 40/100, rated Below Average. 649 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) in the last 12 months?

649 crimes were recorded in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) in the last 12 months. This is an increase of 6.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (609 crimes).

What is the most common crime in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

The most common crime in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) is Shoplifting, with 270 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 41.6% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) increasing or decreasing?

Crime in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 6.6% compared to the same period the previous year. This is something residents and prospective buyers should be aware of.

What is the safety score for St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a safety score of 40 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) compare to the Sussex Police average?

St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) has a safety score of 40/100, while the Sussex Police force area average is 45/100. St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

51.1% of crimes in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre)?

134 violent crimes were recorded in St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) in the last 12 months, representing 20.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 93 incidents.

When was the crime data for St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) last updated?

The crime data for St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) was last updated in December 2025. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) with other areas?

You can compare St Marys South (Shoreham Town Centre) with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: December 2025.