Abingdon Outer vs Marlborough Rural East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Abingdon Outer Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Marlborough Rural East Wiltshire Police

      Abingdon Outer vs Marlborough Rural East Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Abingdon Outer
      Thames Valley Police
      1,076 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.8% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Marlborough Rural East
      Wiltshire Police
      98 crimes / 12m
      ↓31% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Abingdon Outer
      B Marlborough Rural East
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,076
      98
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,394
      142
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓22.8%
      ↓31%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Abingdon Outer
      B Marlborough Rural East
      Violent Crime
      462 ↓14%
      32 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      129 ↑3%
      16 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      89 ↓24%
      14 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↓44%
      2 ↓80%
      Burglary
      63 ↓34%
      11 ↓52%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      81 ↓31%
      9 ↑50%
      Drugs
      32 ↓30%
      2
      Public Order
      87 ↓14%
      8 ↓38%
      Robbery
      6 ↓54%
      0
      Shoplifting
      43 ↓51%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓80%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      23 ↓43%
      1 ↓75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marlborough Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Abingdon Outer safer than Marlborough Rural East?

      Abingdon Outer has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,076 crimes in the last 12 months. Marlborough Rural East has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 98 crimes. Marlborough Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Abingdon Outer vs Marlborough Rural East?

      Abingdon Outer shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marlborough Rural East shows -31% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Abingdon Outer and Marlborough Rural East?

      In Abingdon Outer, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (462 incidents). In Marlborough Rural East, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Abingdon Outer and Marlborough Rural East?

      Abingdon Outer recorded 129 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marlborough Rural East recorded 16. 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 Abingdon Outer vs Marlborough Rural East?

      Violent crime in Abingdon Outer totalled 462 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Marlborough Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Abingdon Outer and Marlborough Rural East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abingdon Outer recorded 1,394 crimes (now 1,076, a change of -22.8%). Marlborough Rural East recorded 142 crimes previously (now 98, -31%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abingdon Outer and Marlborough Rural East?

      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. Abingdon Outer has a resolution rate of 25% and Marlborough Rural East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Abingdon Outer and Marlborough Rural East?

      Abingdon Outer falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Marlborough Rural East is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Abingdon Outer and Marlborough Rural East?

      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 Abingdon Outer or Marlborough Rural East on a crime map?

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

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