Crime in Marton East: statistics, rates and trends

415 crimes were recorded in Marton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 145 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marton East has the 2,695th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Marton East was highest in the year to July 2018 (647 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (371). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 Marton 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 public order (+58%) and vehicle crime (+20%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-92%) and burglary (-36%).

Violence and sexual offences in Marton East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marton East recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 34.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Marton East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marton East recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Marton East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marton East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Marton East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marton East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Marton East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marton East recorded 24 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Marton East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marton East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Marton East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marton East recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Marton East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marton East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Marton East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marton East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Marton East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marton East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Marton East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marton East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Marton East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marton East 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Marton East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marton East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 92% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Marton East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marton East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marton 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.

Marton East has an estimated population of 7,182. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marton East sits in decile 7.8, 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 Marton East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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