Bicester Rural vs Marlow South West Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bicester Rural vs Marlow South West Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bicester Rural safer than Marlow South West Rural?
Bicester Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,562 crimes in the last 12 months. Marlow South West Rural has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 538 crimes. Marlow South West Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bicester Rural vs Marlow South West Rural?
Bicester Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marlow South West Rural shows -9.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bicester Rural and Marlow South West Rural?
In Bicester Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (694 incidents). In Marlow South West Rural, it is Violent Crime (208 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bicester Rural and Marlow South West Rural?
Bicester Rural recorded 130 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marlow South West Rural recorded 66. 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 Bicester Rural vs Marlow South West Rural?
Violent crime in Bicester Rural totalled 694 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 208 in Marlow South West Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bicester Rural and Marlow South West Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bicester Rural recorded 1,671 crimes (now 1,562, a change of -6.5%). Marlow South West Rural recorded 593 crimes previously (now 538, -9.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bicester Rural and Marlow South West Rural?
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. Bicester Rural has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Marlow South West Rural has 39.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bicester Rural and Marlow South West Rural?
Bicester Rural falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Marlow South West Rural is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Bicester Rural and Marlow South West Rural?
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 Bicester Rural or Marlow South West Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bicester Rural and Marlow South West Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.