Crime Rate in Marylebone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marylebone

The total recorded crimes in Marylebone, Westminster, UK in May 2025 are around 1,564 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marylebone crime rate of 6.22 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 May were:

  • Theft from the person: (391) incidents (-10.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (295) incidents (-15.23% decrease)
  • Other theft: (249) incidents (-14.43% decrease)
Marylebone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 315
  • Bond Street with total crimes: 111
  • Shopping Area 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 May 2025 the Marylebone has recorded 1,564 crimes with crime rate of 6.22 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marylebone)CrimesRank (Marylebone)CrimesRank (Marylebone)
St James's10,122 294,079 2165,655 1
West End11,833 1109,811 1149,761 2
Vincent Square395 42,652 54,493 4
Knightsbridge & Belgravia374 52,813 43,431 7
Lancaster Gate259 82,056 74,035 5
Regent's Park266 71,878 83,975 6
Pimlico North298 62,093 63,098 8
Bayswater227 101,473 92,417 9
Hyde Park256 91,314 102,336 10
Church Street180 121,298 112,325 11
Maida Vale185 11777 141,335 15
Harrow Road128 13806 131,579 12
Westbourne116 14870 121,351 14
Queen's Park100 16742 151,398 13
Little Venice105 15709 161,122 16
Pimlico South97 17636 171,096 17
Abbey Road59 18506 18957 18

Marylebone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1795 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 179.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025203
April 2025212
March 2025172
February 2025169
January 2025181
December 2024173
November 2024195
October 2024154
September 2024166
August 2024170

A total of 470 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202536
March 202544
February 202558
January 202529
December 202459
November 202454
October 202432
September 202440
August 202475

A total of 2765 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 230.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025249
April 2025291
March 2025216
February 2025249
January 2025243
December 2024373
November 2024390
October 2024349
September 2024242
August 2024148
July 20247
May 20248

A total of 5957 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 496.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 932 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025391
April 2025438
March 2025524
February 2025589
January 2025625
December 2024917
November 2024932
October 2024662
September 2024481
August 2024335
July 202416
May 202447

A total of 1377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025143
April 2025158
March 2025127
February 2025112
January 2025119
December 2024174
November 2024130
October 2024144
September 2024127
August 2024117
July 202413
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 2593 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 216.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025295
April 2025348
March 2025219
February 2025279
January 2025204
December 2024280
November 2024310
October 2024249
September 2024220
August 2024185
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 727 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202574
March 202586
February 202578
January 202577
December 202480
November 202465
October 202474
September 202467
August 202449

A total of 475 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202537
March 202543
February 202532
January 202532
December 202442
November 202454
October 202471
September 202431
August 202459
July 20246
May 202421

A total of 265 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202529
March 202521
February 202528
January 202539
December 202444
November 202421
October 202438
September 202413
August 202425

A total of 576 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202552
March 202542
February 202538
January 202554
December 202464
November 202473
October 202467
September 202459
August 202460
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 125 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202523
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 202415
October 202410
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202514
February 202511
January 202517
December 202430
November 202410
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 202513
January 20259
December 202417
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations Marylebone in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total315
Shoplifting150
Theft from the person78
Other theft30
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order15
Burglary9
Robbery9
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Bond Street (Map)
Total111
Anti-social behaviour51
Theft from the person30
Other theft9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total102
Theft from the person48
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft12
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Stratford Place (Map)
Total90
Anti-social behaviour39
Theft from the person21
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting6
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
5. Marble Arch (Map)
Total49
Shoplifting17
Theft from the person11
Violence and sexual offences7
Robbery5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting20
Theft from the person13
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Thayer Street (Map)
Total24
Other theft18
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bryanston Street (Map)
Total24
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person5
Robbery3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hospital (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Bicycle theft6
Theft from the person6
10. Duke'S Mews (Map)
Total21
Other theft9
Theft from the person6
Public order3
Vehicle crime3

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