Crime Rate in Marylebone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marylebone

The total recorded crimes in Marylebone, Westminster, UK in July 2025 are around 2,033 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marylebone crime rate of 8.08 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 Jul were:

  • Theft from the person: (556) incidents (9.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (379) incidents (19.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (373) incidents (-8.58% decrease)
Marylebone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 576
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 135
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 102

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 areas in the Westminster.

    • 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 areas in the Westminster.

  • 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 July 2025 the Marylebone has recorded 2,033 crimes with crime rate of 8.08 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marylebone)CrimesRank (Marylebone)CrimesRank (Marylebone)
St James's10,681 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,923 1109,811 1149,761 2
Vincent Square593 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia409 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate261 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park319 61,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North280 72,093 63,098 8
Bayswater225 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park251 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street195 111,298 112,325 11
Harrow Road141 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne114 15870 121,351 14
Maida Vale177 12777 141,335 15
Queen's Park109 16742 151,398 13
Pimlico South116 14636 171,096 17
Little Venice101 17709 161,122 16
Abbey Road91 18506 18957 18

Marylebone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 556 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 379 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Theft from the person (508 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (408 cases).

In May 2025, Theft from the person dominated crime reports (391 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (295 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Theft from the person were the most frequent (438 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (348 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202514
May 202516
April 202520
March 202523
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 202415

A total of 2708 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 300.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025379
June 2025318
May 2025249
April 2025291
March 2025216
February 2025249
January 2025243
December 2024373
November 2024390

A total of 5480 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 608.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 932 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025556
June 2025508
May 2025391
April 2025438
March 2025524
February 2025589
January 2025625
December 2024917
November 2024932

A total of 634 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 70.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202554
May 202577
April 202574
March 202586
February 202578
January 202577
December 202480
November 202465

A total of 2716 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 301.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025373
June 2025408
May 2025295
April 2025348
March 2025219
February 2025279
January 2025204
December 2024280
November 2024310

A total of 455 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 50.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202554
May 202543
April 202536
March 202544
February 202558
January 202529
December 202459
November 202454

A total of 1265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 140.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025171
June 2025131
May 2025143
April 2025158
March 2025127
February 2025112
January 2025119
December 2024174
November 2024130

A total of 412 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 45.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202561
May 202547
April 202537
March 202543
February 202532
January 202532
December 202442
November 202454

A total of 511 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 56.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202549
May 202561
April 202552
March 202542
February 202538
January 202554
December 202464
November 202473

A total of 261 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202539
May 20257
April 202529
March 202521
February 202528
January 202539
December 202444
November 202421

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 202513
January 20259
December 202417
November 20249

A total of 1697 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 188.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025200
June 2025192
May 2025203
April 2025212
March 2025172
February 2025169
January 2025181
December 2024173
November 2024195

A total of 148 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202517
April 202519
March 202514
February 202511
January 202517
December 202430
November 202410

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Marylebone in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total576
Shoplifting273
Theft from the person159
Other theft87
Robbery18
Public order15
Violence and sexual offences15
Drugs9
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total135
Theft from the person63
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft27
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Bond Street (Map)
Total102
Anti-social behaviour24
Theft from the person24
Shoplifting18
Other theft15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Bicycle theft3
4. Stratford Place (Map)
Total57
Theft from the person27
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
5. Marble Arch (Map)
Total57
Theft from the person13
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting8
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery4
Drugs3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting13
Theft from the person10
Other theft8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Broadstone Place (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
8. York Terrace East (Map)
Total36
Other theft24
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
9. Granville Place (Map)
Total30
Theft from the person21
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Mac Farren Place (Map)
Total30
Theft from the person18
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary6

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