Crime Rate in Marylebone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marylebone

The total recorded crimes in Marylebone, Westminster, UK in March 2025 are around 1,535 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marylebone crime rate of 6.10 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 Marylebone, encompassing approximately 251,482 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Theft from the person: (524) incidents (-11.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (219) incidents (-21.51% decrease)
  • Other theft: (216) incidents (-13.25% decrease)
Marylebone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 318
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 165
  • Stratford Place with total crimes: 75

How safe is Marylebone?

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

  • Relative to Westminster:

    • In 2024, Marylebone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Westminster average, with 12577 crimes compared to 13172.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Marylebone witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Marylebone had fewer crimes than the Westminster average, with 19,709 crimes compared to 20,560. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Marylebone witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Marylebone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Marylebone has recorded 1,535 crimes with crime rate of 6.10 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Westminster, UK

In 2024, the total Marylebone crimes were 12,577. The crime rate of Marylebone in 2024 was 50.01 (year) or 4.17 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Westminster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marylebone were around 19,709 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.37 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Westminster.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)CrimesRank (Westminster)
St James's12,212 294,079 2165,655 1
West End13,891 1109,811 1149,761 2
Vincent Square371 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia344 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate196 92,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park252 81,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North267 72,093 63,098 8
Bayswater276 61,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park147 111,314 102,336 10
Church Street179 101,298 112,325 11
Harrow Road125 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne127 12870 121,351 14
Queen's Park110 14742 151,398 13
Maida Vale110 15777 141,335 15
Little Venice93 17709 161,122 16
Pimlico South106 16636 171,096 17
Abbey Road68 18506 18957 18

Marylebone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (524 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (219 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 589 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 279 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (625 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (243 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 917 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 373 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (932 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (390 cases).

In October 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (662 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (349 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (481 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (242 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Theft from the person (335 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (185 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

In May 2024, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (817 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (281 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2506 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 227.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025216
February 2025249
January 2025243
December 2024373
November 2024390
October 2024349
September 2024242
August 2024148
July 20247
May 20248
April 2024281

A total of 524 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202538
January 202554
December 202464
November 202473
October 202467
September 202459
August 202460
July 20243
May 20243
April 202461

A total of 634 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202578
January 202577
December 202480
November 202465
October 202474
September 202467
August 202449
April 202458

A total of 5945 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 540.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 932 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025524
February 2025589
January 2025625
December 2024917
November 2024932
October 2024662
September 2024481
August 2024335
July 202416
May 202447
April 2024817

A total of 1188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025127
February 2025112
January 2025119
December 2024174
November 2024130
October 2024144
September 2024127
August 2024117
July 202413
June 20246
May 20247
April 2024112

A total of 2178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 198.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 310 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025219
February 2025279
January 2025204
December 2024280
November 2024310
October 2024249
September 2024220
August 2024185
July 20241
May 20243
April 2024228

A total of 468 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202532
January 202532
December 202442
November 202454
October 202471
September 202431
August 202459
July 20246
May 202421
April 202477

A total of 461 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202558
January 202529
December 202459
November 202454
October 202432
September 202440
August 202475
April 202470

A total of 1591 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025172
February 2025169
January 2025181
December 2024173
November 2024195
October 2024154
September 2024166
August 2024170
April 2024211

A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202528
January 202539
December 202444
November 202421
October 202438
September 202413
August 202425
April 20242

A total of 102 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 202415
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410
April 202413

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202517
December 202430
November 202410
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
April 202412

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202513
January 20259
December 202417
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Marylebone in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total318
Theft from the person126
Shoplifting114
Other theft51
Violence and sexual offences12
Robbery6
Burglary3
Drugs3
Public order3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total165
Theft from the person81
Other theft33
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting12
Robbery9
Public order6
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Stratford Place (Map)
Total75
Theft from the person45
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting9
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
4. Bond Street (Map)
Total72
Anti-social behaviour33
Theft from the person24
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
5. Bird Street (Map)
Total57
Theft from the person33
Other theft6
Robbery6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total33
Theft from the person16
Shoplifting7
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Marble Arch (Map)
Total30
Theft from the person11
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wigmore Street (Map)
Total24
Other theft15
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person12
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
10. Granville Place (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person15
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences3

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