Crime Rate in Marlborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marlborough

The total recorded crimes in Marlborough, Harrow, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marlborough crime rate of 2.43 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Drugs: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marlborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barons Mead with total crimes: 12
  • Oakley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Headstone Drive with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Marlborough has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marlborough)CrimesRank (Marlborough)CrimesRank (Marlborough)
Greenhill326 12,136 13,059 1
Roxeth155 2809 21,492 2
Edgware103 8766 41,278 3
Headstone116 4776 31,137 6
Harrow Weald119 3648 61,224 4
Wealdstone North108 6654 51,178 5
Stanmore109 5598 71,096 7
Wealdstone South107 7515 10829 11
Pinner82 13568 8935 8
Harrow on the Hill94 9545 9931 9
Kenton East86 10453 14835 10
Hatch End50 16508 11475 16
Pinner South84 11457 13629 15
West Harrow72 14439 16759 12
Roxbourne69 15480 12696 13
Centenary47 18344 17470 17
Kenton West49 17247 19432 19
North Harrow45 19239 20434 18
Rayners Lane40 21301 18410 20
Canons41 20179 22309 22
Belmont27 22202 21383 21

Marlborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202522
May 202514
April 202518
March 20257
February 202521
January 202514
December 202419
November 202416
October 202410
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 243 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202523
May 202525
April 202520
March 202519
February 202519
January 202517
December 202416
November 202416
October 202416
September 202415
August 202426

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Marlborough in July 2025

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

1. Barons Mead (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Oakley Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Headstone Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Sandridge Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Walton Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Headstone Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Hindes Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Welldon Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hailsham Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Poets Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1

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