Marlow vs Oxford Central

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Marlow Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Oxford Central Thames Valley Police

      Marlow vs Oxford Central Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Marlow
      Thames Valley Police
      1,570 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.3% trend
      37.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Central
      Thames Valley Police
      5,017 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      37.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlow
      B Oxford Central
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,570
      5,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,477
      5,423
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      37.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlow
      B Oxford Central
      Violent Crime
      634 ↑0%
      1,436 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      135 ↑7%
      329 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      179 ↑39%
      513 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓23%
      86 ↓20%
      Burglary
      51 ↓15%
      118 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      113 ↑5%
      216 ↑10%
      Drugs
      89 ↑207%
      160 ↓18%
      Public Order
      119 ↑0%
      463 ↑6%
      Robbery
      12 ↑9%
      72 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↓6%
      842 ↓19%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      303 ↓35%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      375 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑50%
      42 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑19%
      62 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oxford Central is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlow safer than Oxford Central?

      Marlow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,570 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford Central has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,017 crimes. Oxford Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlow vs Oxford Central?

      Marlow shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford Central shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Marlow and Oxford Central?

      In Marlow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (634 incidents). In Oxford Central, it is Violent Crime (1,436 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Marlow and Oxford Central?

      Marlow recorded 135 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford Central recorded 329. 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 vs Oxford Central?

      Violent crime in Marlow totalled 634 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,436 in Oxford Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marlow and Oxford Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Marlow recorded 1,477 crimes (now 1,570, a change of +6.3%). Oxford Central recorded 5,423 crimes previously (now 5,017, -7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Marlow and Oxford Central?

      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 has a resolution rate of 37.1% and Oxford Central has 37.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlow and Oxford Central?

      Marlow falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford Central 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 and Oxford Central?

      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 or Oxford Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Marlow and Oxford Central. 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.