Kidlington vs Marlow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Kidlington Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Marlow Thames Valley Police

      Kidlington vs Marlow Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kidlington
      Thames Valley Police
      1,419 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.3% 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 Kidlington
      B Marlow
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,419
      1,570
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,310
      1,477
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.3%
      ↑6.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      37.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kidlington
      B Marlow
      Violent Crime
      570 ↑24%
      634 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↑11%
      135 ↑7%
      Other Theft
      145 ↑18%
      179 ↑39%
      Vehicle Crime
      99 ↓5%
      75 ↓23%
      Burglary
      68 ↑36%
      51 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      95 ↓17%
      113 ↑5%
      Drugs
      44 ↑13%
      89 ↑207%
      Public Order
      109 ↑20%
      119 ↑0%
      Robbery
      10 ↑0%
      12 ↑9%
      Shoplifting
      109 ↓26%
      103 ↓6%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      8 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑9%
      12 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓39%
      32 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Marlow is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kidlington safer than Marlow?

      Kidlington has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,419 crimes in the last 12 months. Marlow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,570 crimes. Marlow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kidlington vs Marlow?

      Kidlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.3% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Kidlington and Marlow?

      In Kidlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (570 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 Kidlington and Marlow?

      Kidlington recorded 122 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 Kidlington vs Marlow?

      Violent crime in Kidlington totalled 570 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 Kidlington and Marlow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kidlington recorded 1,310 crimes (now 1,419, a change of +8.3%). Marlow recorded 1,477 crimes previously (now 1,570, +6.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kidlington 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. Kidlington 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 Kidlington and Marlow?

      Kidlington 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 Kidlington 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 Kidlington or Marlow on a crime map?

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