Crime in Marylebone: statistics, rates and trends
9,442 crimes were recorded in Marylebone in the 12 months to July 2026, 647.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Marylebone at a glance
- Crime trends in Marylebone
- Types of crime in Marylebone
- Marylebone compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marylebone
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marylebone
- Population and deprivation in Marylebone
- Questions about crime in Marylebone
- About this data
9,442 crimes were recorded in Marylebone in the 12 months to July 2026, 647.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 1,860 reports (20% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marylebone has the 8th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marylebone | Westminster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 9,442 | 87,349 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 647.0 | 416.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -14% | -1% |
| Population | 14,594 | 209,996 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marylebone was highest in the year to July 2025 (10,615 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (5,508). Over the whole period it rose 41%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 9,442 | 647.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 10,615 | 727.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 9,723 | 666.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 9,212 | 631.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,707 | 459.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,508 | 377.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 6,687 | 458.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 8,108 | 555.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 6,691 | 458.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 867 |
| June 2026 | 735 |
| May 2026 | 735 |
| April 2026 | 757 |
| March 2026 | 733 |
| February 2026 | 658 |
| January 2026 | 673 |
| December 2025 | 954 |
| November 2025 | 894 |
| October 2025 | 777 |
| September 2025 | 816 |
| August 2025 | 843 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marylebone 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 shoplifting, theft from the person, other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+82%) and shoplifting (+16%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-39%) and criminal damage and arson (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 1,860 | 127.4 | 15.38 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 1,835 | 125.7 | 74.43 | -39% |
| Other theft | 1,526 | 104.6 | 16.35 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,268 | 86.9 | 5.66 | -0% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 981 | 67.2 | 1.96 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 407 | 27.9 | 5.66 | -11% |
| Public order | 380 | 26.0 | 3.92 | +14% |
| Robbery | 362 | 24.8 | 18.36 | -6% |
| Burglary | 283 | 19.4 | 5.48 | -22% |
| Drugs | 202 | 13.8 | 4.23 | +82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 166 | 11.4 | 1.68 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 87 | 6.0 | 7.24 | -9% |
| Other crime | 52 | 3.6 | 1.69 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 33 | 2.3 | 2.33 | +120% |
Shoplifting in Marylebone
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marylebone recorded 1,860 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (127.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 19.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Marylebone
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Marylebone recorded 1,835 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (125.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 19.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marylebone
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marylebone recorded 1,526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (104.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marylebone
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marylebone recorded 1,268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (86.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Marylebone
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marylebone recorded 981 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (67.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marylebone
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marylebone recorded 407 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marylebone
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marylebone recorded 380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marylebone
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marylebone recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marylebone
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marylebone recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marylebone
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marylebone recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marylebone
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marylebone recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Marylebone
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marylebone recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marylebone
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marylebone recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marylebone
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marylebone recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marylebone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marylebone.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marylebone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park | 2,490 | 269.6 | -58% |
| Church Street | 2,156 | 176.5 | -73% |
| West End | 25,568 | 2,244.6 | +247% |
| Regent's Park | 2,446 | 188.5 | -71% |
| Little Venice | 1,185 | 107.3 | -83% |
| Lancaster Gate | 2,751 | 243.7 | -62% |
| Abbey Road | 963 | 75.9 | -88% |
| Bayswater | 2,705 | 219.9 | -66% |
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 Marylebone over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 2,062 |
| On or near Parking Area | 643 |
| On or near Marble Arch | 414 |
| On or near Hospital | 248 |
| On or near Bond Street | 233 |
| On or near Stratford Place | 218 |
| On or near Old Marylebone Road | 201 |
| On or near Bryanston Street | 174 |
| On or near Harrowby Street | 170 |
| On or near Porter Street | 150 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marylebone 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 5,717 | 60.5% |
| Not recorded | 1,268 | 13.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 900 | 9.5% |
| Under investigation | 774 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 290 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 253 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 101 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 85 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 7 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.1% |
Marylebone has an estimated population of 14,594. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marylebone sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marylebone |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 78.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 60.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Marylebone a safe place to live?
Marylebone recorded 647.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Marylebone?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 1,860 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by theft from the person (1,835).
Is crime in Marylebone going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marylebone was down 11% on the year before: 9,442 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 10,615 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marylebone?
Marylebone is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Marylebone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.