Chalfonts vs Marlow South West Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Chalfonts Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Marlow South West Rural Thames Valley Police

      Chalfonts vs Marlow South West Rural Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Chalfonts
      Thames Valley Police
      1,035 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.7% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Marlow South West Rural
      Thames Valley Police
      538 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      39.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chalfonts
      B Marlow South West Rural
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,035
      538
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,064
      593
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.7%
      ↓9.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      39.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chalfonts
      B Marlow South West Rural
      Violent Crime
      373 ↑11%
      208 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↓11%
      66 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      113 ↑22%
      83 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      94 ↓15%
      26 ↓41%
      Burglary
      95 ↓26%
      18 ↓31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↓4%
      51 ↓18%
      Drugs
      24 ↑85%
      16 ↓6%
      Public Order
      75 ↓18%
      37 ↓8%
      Robbery
      8 ↑14%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      15 ↓53%
      8 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓27%
      1 ↓88%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑11%
      14 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marlow South West Rural is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chalfonts safer than Marlow South West Rural?

      Chalfonts has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,035 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 Chalfonts vs Marlow South West Rural?

      Chalfonts shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.7% — 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 Chalfonts and Marlow South West Rural?

      In Chalfonts, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (373 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 Chalfonts and Marlow South West Rural?

      Chalfonts recorded 102 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 Chalfonts vs Marlow South West Rural?

      Violent crime in Chalfonts totalled 373 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 Chalfonts and Marlow South West Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chalfonts recorded 1,064 crimes (now 1,035, a change of -2.7%). Marlow South West Rural recorded 593 crimes previously (now 538, -9.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chalfonts 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. Chalfonts has a resolution rate of 28.2% 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 Chalfonts and Marlow South West Rural?

      Chalfonts 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 Chalfonts 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 Chalfonts or Marlow South West Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chalfonts 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.

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