Crime in Marlborough East: statistics, rates and trends

191 crimes were recorded in Marlborough East in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 70 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marlborough East has the 3,235th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Marlborough East was highest in the year to July 2021 (270 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (191). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 Marlborough East 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 (+38%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Marlborough East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marlborough East recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Marlborough East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marlborough East recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Marlborough East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marlborough East recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Marlborough East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marlborough East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Marlborough East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marlborough East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Marlborough East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marlborough East recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Marlborough East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marlborough East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Marlborough East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marlborough East recorded 7 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 75% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Marlborough East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marlborough East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Marlborough East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marlborough East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Marlborough East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marlborough East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Marlborough East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marlborough East 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.

Marlborough East has an estimated population of 4,227. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marlborough East sits in decile 6.6, 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 Marlborough East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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