Marylebone, Westminster: Safety
Safety
Crime rates in Marylebone are higher than London and UK averages — which you'd expect in a busy central neighbourhood — but things are getting noticeably better heading into 2026.
In 2024 and 2025, Marylebone saw around 373 to 376 crimes per 1,000 residents, compared to London's average of 205 to 210. Theft and anti-social behaviour drive much of this, and both tend to spike in areas with lots of foot traffic. That said, Marylebone's rates are dramatically lower than the neighbouring West End.
The real positive is what's happening in 2026. The annualised rate has dropped sharply to around 169 per 1,000 — well below London's average of 95 per 1,000. Weapon possession stays very low, which is a solid sign of how safe the neighbourhood actually is.
Source: police-recorded crime (data.police.uk), 2024, 2025 and 2026 so far; population from ONS
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Crime rate comparison
2024
2025
2026 so far
Marylebone
Crimes/1,000 people
376.2
Higher than
UK average
98.8
Higher than
Regional average
130.2
Lower than
Hyde Park
453.8
Higher than
Church Street
182.1
Higher than
Regent's Park
220.7
Lower than
West End
3,047.1
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Types of Crime
This neighbourhood
Regional average
- Other theft18%9%
- Theft from the person16%8%
- Anti-social behaviour14%21%
- Violent offences13%24%
- Shoplifting11%8%
- Vehicle crime9%7%
- Burglary5%4%
- Public order4%5%
- Robbery4%3%
- Criminal damage and arson3%5%
- Drugs2%5%
- Bicycle theft1%1%
- Other crime1%1%
- Possession of weapons<1%<1%
