Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford vs Marlow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Marlow Thames Valley Police

      Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford vs Marlow Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
      Thames Valley Police
      3,573 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Marlow
      Thames Valley Police
      1,570 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
      B Marlow
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,573
      1,570
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,586
      1,477
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.4%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      37.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford
      B Marlow
      Violent Crime
      1,394 ↑7%
      634 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      367 ↑25%
      135 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      290 ↓4%
      179 ↑39%
      Vehicle Crime
      208 ↓28%
      75 ↓23%
      Burglary
      85 ↓32%
      51 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↓15%
      113 ↑5%
      Drugs
      135 ↑61%
      89 ↑207%
      Public Order
      284 ↓14%
      119 ↑0%
      Robbery
      50 ↑19%
      12 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      382 ↑10%
      103 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      24 ↓35%
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓50%
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↓19%
      12 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      65 ↓10%
      32 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford safer than Marlow?

      Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,573 crimes in the last 12 months. Marlow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,570 crimes. Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford vs Marlow?

      Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Marlow shows +6.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Marlow?

      In Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,394 incidents). In Marlow, it is Violent Crime (634 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Marlow?

      Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford recorded 367 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Marlow recorded 135. 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 Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford vs Marlow?

      Violent crime in Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford totalled 1,394 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 634 in Marlow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Marlow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford recorded 3,586 crimes (now 3,573, a change of -0.4%). Marlow recorded 1,477 crimes previously (now 1,570, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Marlow?

      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. Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Marlow has 37.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Marlow?

      Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Marlow 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 Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Marlow?

      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 Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford or Marlow on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central Bletchley and Fenny Stratford and Marlow. 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.