Crime in Marston: statistics, rates and trends

354 crimes were recorded in Marston in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.8 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 153 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marston has the 3,114th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Marston was highest in the year to July 2023 (458 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (292). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 Marston 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 bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+38%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%). The largest falls were in public order (-55%) and criminal damage and arson (-49%).

Violence and sexual offences in Marston

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marston recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Marston

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marston recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 13.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Marston

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marston recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Marston

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marston recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Marston

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marston recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Marston

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marston recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Marston

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marston recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Marston

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marston recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Marston

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marston recorded 11 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 up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Marston

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Marston

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Marston

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marston recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Marston

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Marston

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marston recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Marston over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marston 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.

Marston has an estimated population of 7,411. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marston sits in decile 9.0, 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 Marston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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