Chelsea Riverside vs Marylebone

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Chelsea Riverside Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Marylebone Metropolitan Police Service

      Chelsea Riverside vs Marylebone Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chelsea Riverside
      Metropolitan Police Service
      13,001 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.1% trend
      32.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Marylebone
      Metropolitan Police Service
      44,481 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.7% trend
      46% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chelsea Riverside
      B Marylebone
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      13,001
      44,481
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      13,143
      49,236
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.1%
      ↓9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.8%
      46%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chelsea Riverside
      B Marylebone
      Violent Crime
      2,580 ↑6%
      5,214 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,773 ↑11%
      5,270 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      1,482 ↓12%
      8,422 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,296 ↓10%
      1,708 ↓11%
      Burglary
      653 ↓11%
      1,319 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      529 ↓1%
      982 ↑3%
      Drugs
      462 ↑33%
      966 ↑41%
      Public Order
      674 ↑11%
      1,507 ↑0%
      Robbery
      282 ↓4%
      1,525 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      1,053 ↓4%
      5,104 ↑21%
      Theft from Person
      849 ↓24%
      11,718 ↓30%
      Bicycle Theft
      231 ↑6%
      392 ↓2%
      Possession of Weapons
      42 ↑14%
      115 ↑53%
      Other Crime
      95 ↓5%
      239 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marylebone is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chelsea Riverside safer than Marylebone?

      Chelsea Riverside has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 13,001 crimes in the last 12 months. Marylebone has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 44,481 crimes. Marylebone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chelsea Riverside vs Marylebone?

      Chelsea Riverside shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marylebone shows -9.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chelsea Riverside and Marylebone?

      In Chelsea Riverside, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,773 incidents). In Marylebone, it is Theft from Person (11,718 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chelsea Riverside and Marylebone?

      Chelsea Riverside recorded 2,773 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marylebone recorded 5,270. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Chelsea Riverside vs Marylebone?

      Violent crime in Chelsea Riverside totalled 2,580 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5,214 in Marylebone. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chelsea Riverside and Marylebone in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chelsea Riverside recorded 13,143 crimes (now 13,001, a change of -1.1%). Marylebone recorded 49,236 crimes previously (now 44,481, -9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chelsea Riverside and Marylebone?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Chelsea Riverside has a resolution rate of 32.8% and Marylebone has 46%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chelsea Riverside and Marylebone?

      Chelsea Riverside falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Marylebone is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Chelsea Riverside and Marylebone?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Chelsea Riverside or Marylebone on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chelsea Riverside and Marylebone. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.