Crime in Maryland: statistics, rates and trends
1,244 crimes were recorded in Maryland in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (340), anti-social behaviour (329) and vehicle crime (131) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 801st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Maryland | Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,244 | 50,823 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.6 | 135.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,231 | 374,523 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Maryland peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,048 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,205). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 55%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,244 | 121.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,343 | 131.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,205 | 117.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,852 | 181.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,606 | 254.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,726 | 266.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,888 | 282.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,048 | 297.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,753 | 269.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 112 |
Compared with England and Wales, Maryland recorded notably more theft from the person (3.7 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (42% below) and public order (34% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 37 to 63 and vehicle crime rose from 92 to 131, while criminal damage and arson fell from 55 to 40 and anti-social behaviour fell from 400 to 329.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 340 | 33.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 329 | 32.2 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 12.8 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Other theft | 113 | 11.0 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 63 | 6.2 | 1.7 | +70% |
| Drugs | 58 | 5.7 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Burglary | 52 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +30% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Maryland; the highest is Stratford (427.5 per 1,000) and the lowest West Ham (97.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Olympic Park | 1,554 | 105.2 | -13% |
| Forest Gate South | 3,282 | 179.9 | +48% |
| Forest Gate North | 1,151 | 97.7 | -20% |
| Stratford | 7,927 | 427.5 | +252% |
| West Ham | 1,569 | 97.2 | -20% |
| Green Street West | 2,186 | 131.7 | +8% |
| Green Street East | 1,728 | 100.8 | -17% |
| Plaistow North | 2,115 | 113.6 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Maryland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Luxembourg Mews” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Luxembourg Mews | 109 |
| On or near Carolina Close | 69 |
| On or near Maryland Point | 46 |
| On or near Grove Crescent Road | 45 |
| On or near Leytonstone Road | 45 |
| On or near Bond Street | 40 |
| On or near Globe Road | 37 |
| On or near Waddington Street | 35 |
| On or near Windmill Lane | 33 |
| On or near Buxton Road | 30 |
Of the 915 crimes in Maryland with a recorded outcome, 48% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 329 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 436 | 47.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 220 | 24.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Maryland has an estimated population of 10,231 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (60%, against 23%), more social housing (35%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (6.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Maryland average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Maryland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Maryland a safe place to live?
Maryland recorded 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 801st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Maryland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 340 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (329).
Is crime in Maryland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maryland was down 7% on the year before: 1,244 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,343 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Maryland?
About 10,231 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Maryland?
Maryland is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.