Marlow South West Rural vs Middleton District

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

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

      Marlow South West Rural vs Middleton District Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Marlow South West Rural
      Thames Valley Police
      538 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      39.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Middleton District
      Thames Valley Police
      2,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlow South West Rural
      B Middleton District
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      538
      2,138
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      593
      2,120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.3%
      ↑0.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.5%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlow South West Rural
      B Middleton District
      Violent Crime
      208 ↓8%
      758 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑6%
      225 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      83 ↑14%
      160 ↓24%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓41%
      222 ↓3%
      Burglary
      18 ↓31%
      43 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓18%
      167 ↑26%
      Drugs
      16 ↓6%
      54 ↑80%
      Public Order
      37 ↓8%
      157 ↑0%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      21 ↑24%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↑0%
      218 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓88%
      19 ↑12%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      39 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓13%
      44 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Marlow South West Rural safer than Middleton District?

      Marlow South West Rural has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 538 crimes in the last 12 months. Middleton District has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,138 crimes. Marlow South West Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlow South West Rural vs Middleton District?

      Marlow South West Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Middleton District shows +0.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marlow South West Rural and Middleton District?

      In Marlow South West Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (208 incidents). In Middleton District, it is Violent Crime (758 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marlow South West Rural and Middleton District?

      Marlow South West Rural recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middleton District recorded 225. 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 Marlow South West Rural vs Middleton District?

      Violent crime in Marlow South West Rural totalled 208 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 758 in Middleton District. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marlow South West Rural and Middleton District in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlow South West Rural recorded 593 crimes (now 538, a change of -9.3%). Middleton District recorded 2,120 crimes previously (now 2,138, +0.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlow South West Rural and Middleton District?

      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. Marlow South West Rural has a resolution rate of 39.5% and Middleton District has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlow South West Rural and Middleton District?

      Marlow South West Rural falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Middleton District 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 Marlow South West Rural and Middleton District?

      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 Marlow South West Rural or Middleton District on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marlow South West Rural and Middleton District. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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