Crime in Maryland: statistics, rates and trends

1,213 crimes were recorded in Maryland in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 333 reports (27% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Maryland has the 845th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Maryland was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,030 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,213). Over the whole period it fell 56%, 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 Maryland 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, other theft.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+53%) and vehicle crime (+37%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-73%) and robbery (-39%).

Violence and sexual offences in Maryland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Maryland recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 27.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Maryland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Maryland recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Maryland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Maryland recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Maryland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Maryland recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Maryland

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Maryland recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Maryland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Maryland recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Maryland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Maryland recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Maryland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Maryland recorded 44 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 4% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Maryland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Maryland recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Maryland

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Maryland recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Maryland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Maryland recorded 20 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 73% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Maryland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Maryland recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Maryland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Maryland recorded 15 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 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Maryland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Maryland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Maryland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Maryland 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.

Maryland has an estimated population of 10,231. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Maryland sits in decile 2.8, more 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 Maryland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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