Crime in Marbury: statistics, rates and trends

423 crimes were recorded in Marbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 217 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marbury has the 3,546th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Marbury was highest in the year to July 2020 (732 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (421). Over the whole period it fell 34%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marbury over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in other crime (-35%) and other theft (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Marbury

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marbury recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 51.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Marbury

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marbury recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Marbury

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marbury recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Marbury

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marbury recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Marbury

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marbury recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Marbury

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marbury recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Marbury

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marbury recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Marbury

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marbury recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Marbury

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marbury recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Marbury

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marbury recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Marbury

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marbury recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marbury.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Marbury over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marbury over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Marbury has an estimated population of 11,418. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marbury sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Marbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.