Crime in Marconi: statistics, rates and trends

1,245 crimes were recorded in Marconi in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 510 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marconi has the 615th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Marconi was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,625 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,221). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 Marconi 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.

The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+38%) and shoplifting (+13%). The largest falls were in other crime (-55%) and vehicle crime (-34%).

Violence and sexual offences in Marconi

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marconi recorded 510 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Marconi

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marconi recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Marconi

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marconi recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Marconi

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marconi recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Marconi

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marconi recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Marconi

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marconi recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Marconi

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marconi recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Marconi

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marconi recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Marconi

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marconi recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Marconi

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marconi recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Marconi

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marconi recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Marconi

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marconi recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Marconi

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marconi recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Marconi

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marconi recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Marconi over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marconi 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.

Marconi has an estimated population of 9,332. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marconi sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. 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 Marconi. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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