Marlow vs Oxford Cowley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Marlow Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Oxford Cowley Thames Valley Police

      Marlow vs Oxford Cowley 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oxford Cowley
      Thames Valley Police
      2,414 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      35.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Marlow
      B Oxford Cowley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,570
      2,414
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,477
      2,429
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.3%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.1%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Marlow
      B Oxford Cowley
      Violent Crime
      634 ↑0%
      725 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      135 ↑7%
      296 ↑28%
      Other Theft
      179 ↑39%
      189 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓23%
      170 ↓9%
      Burglary
      51 ↓15%
      58 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      113 ↑5%
      126 ↓8%
      Drugs
      89 ↑207%
      115 ↓22%
      Public Order
      119 ↑0%
      137 ↓15%
      Robbery
      12 ↑9%
      37 ↑32%
      Shoplifting
      103 ↓6%
      361 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      14 ↓18%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      106 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑50%
      27 ↓31%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑19%
      53 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Marlow safer than Oxford Cowley?

      Marlow has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,570 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxford Cowley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,414 crimes. Oxford Cowley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Marlow vs Oxford Cowley?

      Marlow shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oxford Cowley shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Marlow, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (634 incidents). In Oxford Cowley, it is Violent Crime (725 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Marlow recorded 135 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxford Cowley recorded 296. 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 Cowley?

      Violent crime in Marlow totalled 634 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 725 in Oxford Cowley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Marlow and Oxford Cowley 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 Cowley recorded 2,429 crimes previously (now 2,414, -0.6%).

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

      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 Cowley has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Marlow and Oxford Cowley?

      Marlow falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Oxford Cowley 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 Cowley?

      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 Cowley on a crime map?

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