Crime Rate in Marlborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marlborough

The total recorded crimes in Marlborough, Harrow, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marlborough crime rate of 1.73 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marlborough, encompassing approximately 34,637 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Marlborough Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hargrave Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Duarte Close with total crimes: 8
  • Sandridge Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Marlborough?

To understand the safety of Marlborough, we need to analyze Marlborough crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Harrow:

    • In 2024, Marlborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Harrow average, with 447 crimes compared to 560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marlborough recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

    • In 2023, Marlborough had fewer crimes than the Harrow average, with 645 crimes compared to 893. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marlborough recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Harrow.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Harrow, Marlborough has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Marlborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marlborough has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 1.73 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Harrow, UK

In 2024, the total Marlborough crimes were 447. The crime rate of Marlborough in 2024 was 12.91 (year) or 1.08 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Harrow.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marlborough were around 645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.62 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Harrow.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marlborough)CrimesRank (Marlborough)CrimesRank (Marlborough)
Greenhill355 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth114 4809 21,492 2
Headstone121 2776 31,137 6
Edgware118 3766 41,278 3
Harrow Weald100 7648 61,224 4
Wealdstone North88 9654 51,178 5
Wealdstone South106 5515 10829 11
Stanmore106 6598 71,096 7
Pinner88 8568 8935 8
Harrow on the Hill54 14545 9931 9
Kenton East40 17453 14835 10
Pinner South79 10457 13629 15
Hatch End33 20508 11475 16
West Harrow64 11439 16759 12
Roxbourne57 13480 12696 13
North Harrow43 15239 20434 18
Rayners Lane42 16301 18410 20
Centenary38 18344 17470 17
Kenton West33 21247 19432 19
Canons35 19179 22309 22
Belmont22 22202 21383 21

Marlborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Theft from the person also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202519
February 202519
January 202517
December 202416
November 202416
October 202416
September 202415
August 202426

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 20257
February 202521
January 202514
December 202419
November 202416
October 202410
September 202421
August 202413
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Marlborough in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marlborough postcode area is presented below.

1. Hargrave Drive (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Duarte Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sandridge Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Oakley Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Masons Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
6. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Walton Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Headstone Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hailsham Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barons Mead (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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